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ASMT- Structural I
Structural I Final
Question | Answer |
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Who is the mother of SB? | Ida Rolf |
Which two people also contributed techniques to SB? | Hellerwork and Soma |
What are the 10 SB foundational concepts? | 1)Slow deep strokes=tissue lengthened 2)deeper=slower 3)tensegrity model 4)beingness 5)it's a dance 6)when flexors flex, extensors extend 7)peel the onion 8)chronic holding patterns=contra-productive 9)movement objective 10)take responsibility for changes |
What are the contraindications of SB? | inflammation, disease that is taxing immune system, drugs/alcohol, cancer, pregnancy |
What is the exception for working on a client who's experiencing inflammation? | lengthen tissue above and below area |
What is the exception for working on a client who is suffering from a disease that is taxing his/her immune system? | get doctor's permission and monitor client closely during massage |
What is the exception for working on a client who has cancer? | get doctor's approval |
What is the exception for working on a client who is pregnant? | use superficial work that does not change position of the pelvis |
What are the characteristics of fascia? | connects, supports, organizes, compartmentalizes, reduces friction in joints |
What is the effect of fascia? | can be lengthened |
Colloid | glue or gel like substance that has the ability to liquefy when heat is created or added |
Thixotropy | used to describe when a colloid changes its viscosity due to change in temperature (HEAT) |
Short Tissue | inability of muscle fibers to fully extend |
What are the two major components to pain? | sensory and psychological |
What are the two ways to stop a pain cycle? | medication or massage |
How do you deal with a client who is experiencing an SER? | acknowledge that it's happening, and ask the client if they'd like to continue |
What should you remember when "peeling the onion"? | work superficial to deep, deeper you go = slower you go, tissue reacts by shortening = back off |
Fleshing | putting the tissue where you want it |
What are the four major tools of SB? | fist, forearm/elbow, knuckles, fingers |
What are the three NO-NO's of the midline tool? | bent wrists, elevated shoulders, locked elbows |
What are the four alternate assessment techniques? | clothed viewing, passive range of motion, effleurage, and table viewing |