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theory cautions & co
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Clinical reasoning (critical thinking) | A step by step process of working through client info in order to plan a safe and competent massage for client |
| If a client has a rash on her lower leg, this is an example of a | Local contraindication |
| Conscious choking | A condition in which a person is choking but is still conscious. |
| High blood pressure | A blood pressure reading that is consistently over 140mm hg systolic and 90mm hg diastolic. |
| Osteoarthritis | Condition related to the wear and tear of a synovial joints structure |
| If a client is seeking massage for relaxation but presents with a swollen knee from a skiing accident, the practitioner would | Provide massage to appropriate areas of the body but avoid the knee and the area distal you the swelling |
| Adaptive measures are | The changes a therapist makes in session structure to ensure client safety |
| In the lower extremity, lymph nodes are superficial and might be damaged in the | Femoral triangle and popliteal region |
| Client reports she had a slight fever with sinus headache pain and pressure around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead this is | Absolute contraindication. |
| Older adult clients often experience | Greater side effects from meds than younger clients and may require session adaptions as a result. |
| If the practitioner encounters an unfamiliar med on a clients health form they should | Look up the med in a drug reference book |
| Client with a common cold who seeks massage five days after symptoms presented themselves | Is no longer contagious and can receive massage |
| If a client takes insulin via injection the practitioner should | Avoid the injection site during massage. |
| Diabetes | A group of related diseases that result in elevated levels of blood sugar. |
| Chemical headaches are triggered by chemical imbalances in the body and may resemble tension headaches. They are | An absolute contraindication. |
| In the upper extremity lymph nodes require caution in the | A I’ll area and cubical fossa |
| Deep pressure in the gluteal region can cause pain or irritation to the | Sciatic nerve |
| Analgesic | A substance that has a pain relieving effect |
| A client on an over the counter analgesic should | Not received deep massage work. |
| Over the counter medication | Meds that can be purchased without a prescription by the general population |
| A client with systemic acute gout | Is contraindicated for massage |
| A local contraindication is defined as | A condition that affects only one area of the body |
| If the client has a significant fever vomiting or an active cold where symptoms have been present less than five days they are | Contraindicated for massage |
| The collection of nerves that innervates the upper extremity is the | Brachial plexus |
| In endangerment areas heavy massage pressure over veins can | Damage the veins one way valves |
| Drug | A med or other substance which has a physiological or psychological effect when taken |
| Health form | Form completed by a new client identifying that persons health history significant illness surgery or disease |
| Contraindication | Client conditions that render certain techniques or massage treatments in advisable |
| A sudden onset headache with associated neck stiffness a fever and possible slurred speech is | An absolute contraindication. |
| Clients with osteoarthritis in a chronic state | Respond well to hot moist hydrotherapy used in combination with massage |
| Clients with fibromyalgia | May experience flare ups if techniques are too deep or muscles are over stretched |
| Older adults | Elderly people generally those older than 60 or 65 |
| If a client is receiving treatment for cancer and has had surgery to remove a tumor he or she | Is cleared to receive massage with a physicians release but the recent surgery site is a local contraindication. |
| Adaptive measures | Ways of altering pressure or technique to accommodate a clients condition and ensure comfort during the massage session. |
| Anti diabetic meds | Insulin and other meds designed to either lower or raise glucose levels depending on the type of diabetes |
| A condition that affects only one area of the body but allows massage to other areas is a | Local contraindication. |
| If you block an artery with a massage stroke in the anterior region of the clients neck it can lead to feelings of | Discomfort pain and loss of consciousness |
| In the lower extremity lymph nodes are superficial and might be damaged in the | Femoral triangle and popliteal |
| Massage practitioners should use caution when massaging the medial thigh of a pregnant client because | The iliac great saphenous and femoral veins are more prone to develop blood clots during pregnancy |
| If a client is receiving treatment for cancer and has JD surgery to remove a tumor they | Are cleared for massage with a physicians note of clearance but surgery site is a local contraindication |
| The trachea mandible and SCM muscles on each side of the neck define the | Anterior triangle endangerment areas |
| Massage positions for pregnant clients in the late second trimester include | Side lying and semireclined |
| Anticoagulant meds may cause | Client to bruise easier in response to massage |
| Secondary effect of a med or therapy that goes beyond the desired effect or causes unwanted responses in addition to the therapeutic effect is a | Side effect |
| A local contraindication is defined as | A condition that affects only one area of the body |
| The femoral triangle is defined by | Inguinal ligament sartorius adductor longus |
| On a health form clients should | List all meds taken in the last week including over the counter meds vitamins herbal supplements |
| Anita final meds may cause | Low blood pressure and dizziness at end of massage |
| The collection of nerves that innervates the upper extremity is the | Brachial plexus |
| A client with chicken pox is | Contraindicated for massage |
| Acute bronchitis is | Contraindicated for massage |
| One structure that requires caution in the popliteal region is the | Great sephenous veins |
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