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Intro to Massage
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hippocrates was known as | the father of western science. |
| What did Hippocrates believe in | he emphasis on the individual patient and beliefed that the healer should take care to avoid causing any additional harm to the patient |
| Define Massage | Manipulation of soft tissue |
| Who was Pehr Ling | father of Swedish massage, he developed the ling system of medical gymnastics and exercise |
| What are the 3 movements of Swedish Massage | Active, Passice, Duplicated |
| Define Amma | Precursor, the original Massage technique |
| Define transference | unconscience tendancy of a client ro assign to others feelings and attitudes associated with specific people UNRESOLVED FEELINGS BEING TRANSFERRED ONTO ANOTHER THERAPIST |
| Define countertransference | emotional reaction of a therapist that relects their own inter needs and feelings onto the patient |
| Define Multi-Relationship | Relationships that exist in more than just professional ways. (telling clients what they nned to do to get their life back in order) |
| Define Scope of Practice | the working permieters of a particular profession according to traning, education and licensure. matter of state law |
| Define Confidentiality | info gained during self-disclosure has to be kept private unless harmful |
| Define Code of Ethics | guide of moral principles that guides ones course of action |
| Define Pathogen | Living biological agent capable of causing diease |
| Define Disinfection | removal of pathogens or their toxins from surfaces with a mechanical or chemical method |
| Best things a M.T can do to control transmission of a diease | using gloves, washing hands, wearing protective clothing and eyewear, disinfectiong and cleaning |
| how long should hands be washed after coming in contact with bodily fluids | 2 mins |
| Define Boundaries | limits we establish between us and others to maintain balance and a sense of seperation from others, personal and professional |
| define Modality | knowing a person's range and taking it further thru massage and stretches |
| Define self disclosure | clients revealing their thoughts and feeling with practioner during their encounter |
| Define Aromatherapy | Treatment using plant oils |
| Define Client neglect | unintentional physical or harmful dangers set to the client. |
| Define Client Abuse | intentionally doing something to harm the client |