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Massage Principles

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The first written ccounts of therapeutic rubbing (massage) originated in which country China
The original massage technique Physical therapy
Energy points in the Japanese massage system where pressure is applied Tsubos
The application of massage was included in what sacred Indian practice Ayur-Veda
The father of modern western medicine Hippocrates
Systematic and scientific manipulation of the sof tissues of the body for the purpose of maintaining and/or obtaining health Massage
Western massage text tends to use French terminology, primarily b/c of the efforts of this individual Johann Mezger
The classic scripture of traditional Chinese medicine Nei-Ching
The scientist that demostrated that blood circulation is impelled by the beat of the heart through arteries and veins William Harvey
The work generally credited as being the first book in the field of sports medicine Arte Gymnastica
The father of Swedish massage and physical therapy Pehr H. Ling
Along w/ duplicated and active, this term is also one of the different kinds of movements used in Ling's system of medical gymnastics Passive
The swedish movment system was introduced into the US by these individuals George and Charles Taylor
Movements performed by the client Active
The grandparent of all massage techniques Amma
Limits we establish beween ourselfs and others in regard to various aspects of our lives Boundaries
An emotional reaction of th t
The first written ccounts of therapeutic rubbing (massage) originated in which country China
The original massage technique Physical therapy
Energy points in the Japanese massage system where pressure is applied Tsubos
The application of massage was included in what sacred Indian practice Ayur-Veda
The father of modern western medicine Hippocrates
Systematic and scientific manipulation of the sof tissues of the body for the purpose of maintaining and/or obtaining health Massage
Western massage text tends to use French terminology, primarily b/c of the efforts of this individual Johann Mezger
The classic scripture of traditional Chinese medicine Nei-Ching
The scientist that demostrated that blood circulation is impelled by the beat of the heart through arteries and veins William Harvey
The work generally credited as being the first book in the field of sports medicine Arte Gymnastica
The father of Swedish massage and physical therapy Pehr H. Ling
Along w/ duplicated and active, this term is also one of the different kinds of movements used in Ling's system of medical gymnastics Passive
The swedish movment system was introduced into the US by these individuals George and Charles Taylor
Movements performed by the client Active
The grandparent of all massage techniques Amma
Limits we establish beween ourselfs and others in regard to various aspects of our lives Boundaries
An emotional reaction of the therapist that reflects the therapist's inner needs and conflicts countertransference
A report to documen unusual things that happen to a client during a session incident report
A condition of being hole and undivided integrity
he unconsvious tendency of the client to assign to others feelings and attitudes associated w/ significant ppl in his or her early life transference
nondisclosure of priviledged info Confidentiality
A sensual bond to another that involves choice, mutuality, reprocity, trust, delight Intimacy
Relationships that exist in addition to the therapeutic relationship multidimensional relationship
Unintentional physical or emotional harm sustained by the client resulting from lack of knowledge or insensitivity on the therapist's behalf client neglect
A mandatory process to be completed to engage in an occupaion that would otherwise be considered to be unlawful licensure
A list of stds to assist the proferrional in making good decisions while conducting day o day responsibilities w/in their scope of practice standards of practice
Set of guiding moral prinicples that govern one's ourse of action code of ethics
The working parameters of a profession Scope of practice
Physical or emotional arm sustained by the client due o deliberate acts of the therapist client abuse
Disease marked by an inappropriate or excessive response of the body's immune functions Autoimmune disease
A biological agent capable of causing disease Pathogen
Removal of pathogens from surfaces by a chemical and/or mechanical agent disinfecions
disease characterized by uncontrollable growth and metastasis of abnormal cells carcinogen
An inanimate object Fomite
Passing of micoorganisms from one person to another cross contamination
highly contagious disease caused by a biological agent infectious disease
cancer causing agent cancerous disease
teh best thing a massage therapist can do o control transmission of diseases handwashing
established by the centers for disease control and prevention to reduce the transmission of communicable diseases Universal precautions
Collective rinciples of healh preservation Hygiene
A physiological response to pressure as nerves are stimulated, activating a reflex arc reflexive response
examples of absolute contraindications fever, lice, pleurisy
condition in which massage can be administered while avoiding an infected area or area in question local contraindication
a massage effect on connective tissue decreases excessive scar and adhesion formation
A physiological response that occurs as a result of prssure, force, o range of motion Mechanical response
Which is a massage effect on the cardiovascular system reduction of ishemia
A term describing the locaion of the kidneys retroperioneal
An effect of massage on the lymphatic/immune systems Reduces swelling
The structure located in the popliteal space common peroneal nerve
Areas of the body ontaining uperficial delicate anotomical structures that are relatively unprotected and prone to injury Endangerment sites
Examples of local contraindications Herpes simplex, warts, seborrhea
Condition in which massage is inappropriate, is not advised, and may be harmful to the client absolute contraindications
According th William Barry, the foundation of massage Breathing
The repetition or regularity of massage movents Rhythm
Technique popularized by James Cyriax of London, in which the direction of movement is across and perpendicular to the tissue fibers Cross Fiber friction
Moving a joint through its normal Range of motion Joint mobilization
A technique, procedure, or product that produces a positive response for the client Modality
Type of care that eases or reduces pain Palliative
Anything that is subjectively noticed as unusual or uncomfortable Symptom
Type of sports massage that encompasses both injury prevention and rehabilitative care Maintenance massage
Paralysis of the lower extremities and trunk paraplegia
Paralysis of the arms and legs Quadriplegia
The study of the structure of the human body Anatomy
The sum total of all physical and chemical processes that occur in an organism metabolism
How the boy function in normal body processes Physiology
The membrane separating the cytoplasm fom the external environment Cell membrane
Gel like fluid w/in the cell membrane cytoplasm
Alters, packs, and stores proteins and lipids ill needed by the cell golgi apparatus
Site of cellular respiration mitochondria
Organelles containing digestive enzymes that engulf and digest bacteria and cellular debris lysosomes
Movement of dissolved substances from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration diffusion
movement of particles across a cellular membrane involving pressure filtration
Process by which specialized cells ingest, breakdown, and expel harmul microorganisms Phagocytosis
Process by which specialized cells enclose, engulf, and expel harmul microorganisms Pinocytosis
Tissue that lines or covers the blood vessels and body cavities and the digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts Epithelial tissue
The abundant tissue of the body, which serves as nutrient transport, diesase defense, blood clotting, or support and protection for vital organs Connective tissue
An elestic, rubbery, smooth type of cartilage that covers the ends of bones, connects the ribs o the sternum, is part of the larynx and the nose, and forms the c-shape rings of the trachea Hyaline cartlage
Has the greatest tensile strength of all cartilage types and is found in the intervertebral disks, the meniscus of the knee joint, and between the pubic bones Fibrocartlage cartlage
The most widely distributed connective tissue type, forming the subcutaneous layer of the skin, attaching it to underlying structures Adipose tissue
Connective tissue type specialized for fat and fuel storage and insulation, providing a cushion around certain structures Adipose tussue
Connective tissue that offers great strength and resistance when pulled such ligamet, tendons, retinaculum, and aponeurosis Dense regular tissue
This type of tissue is elestic and very vascular and has the unique ability to shorten (contract) and to elongate (stretch) to produce movement Muscular tissue
This oddly shaped tissue can detect and transmit electrical signals and possesses characteristics of excitability and conductibility Nervous tissue
Membras that lines opns to the outside of the body and produces mucous Mucous Membrane
Membrae that lines joint cavities of freely moving joints and produces synovial fluid synovial membrane
Portion of the thoracic cavity between the lungs mediastinal
The tough ridge of skin that grows out over the nail's base Cuticle
True skin containing adipose tissue, blood vessels, and nerve endings Dermis
A tough, fibrous protein that provides protection by waterproofing the skin Keratin
Tiny muscles tat pull the hair upright Arrector pili
Skin layer that contains melanocytes, nails, and pore opns Edidermis
Granules that gives color to the skin, hir, and th iris of the eye Melanin
Glands whose primary function are to regulate temperature and elimate wastes Sudoriferous glands
Connective tissue layer that connects the dermis to underlying structures Superficial fascia (subcutaneous layer)
Specialized cells in th epidermis where skin pugment is synthesized Melanocytes
Can become irriated during a massage due to allergies, hair pulling, and inadequate amount of lubricant Hair follicles
Glands that secrete a fatty substance, lubricating both the hair and the epidermis Sabaceous glands
Deep pressure-sensitive receptor; shape resembles an onion slice; adapts quickly Pacinian corpuscle
Responds to heat and deep, continuous pressure Ruffini end organs
Detects light pressure, adapts slowly, and is located in the epidermis Merkel disk
Pain receptors, also known as nociceptors Free nerve endings
Receptor that is believed to respond to cold Krause en bulb
An inflammatory skin infectio caused by staphylococci or streptococci bacteria characterized by raised, fluid filled sores that itch or burn; highly contagious Impetigo
A mass of cutaneous elevations caused by the papillomavirus Warts
Skin disease of the sebaceous glands marked by n increase in the amount of oily secretions Seborrhea
A chronic skin disease characterized by red, flaky skin elevations which typically involve the scalp; elbows, knees, back, and bottocks; not contagoius Psoriasis
Minute vascular cancls running longitudinally down the bone Haversian canals
Lubricating fluid of freely movable joints Synovial fluid
Hollow space w/in the bone Medullary cavity
Bone cell formation Hemopoiesis
Where muscles, tendons, and ligaments attach Bony markings
connect tissue covering around a bone Periosteum
small, round bones embedded in tendons sesmoid
Greater tubercle, Capitulum, Trochlea, Bicipital tuberosity, Deltoid tuberosity Humerus
Lateral forearn bone, Rotates on the ulna Radius
Hand bones numbered I-V Metacarpals
Acromion process, Glenoid fossa, Supraglenoid tubercle, Shoulder blade, Coracoid process, infraspinatus fossa Scapula
Ulna tuberosity, Medial forearm bone, Olecranon process Ulna
Most superior pelvic bone, Superior gluteal line, Iliac fossa, Anterior superior iliac spine Ilium
Most anterior pelvic bones pubis
sesamoid bone Patella
Lateral malleolus, Lateral lower leg bone Fibula
Most inferior pelvic bone, Ischial tuberosity Ischium
Greater trochanter, longest bone in th body, linea aspera; gluteal tuberosity Femur
Soleal line, tibial tuberosity, medial malleolus Tibia
Talus, cuneiforms, calcaneus Tarsals
External auditory meatus, styloid process, mastoid process Temporal
Foramen magnum, superior nuchal line, external occipital protuberance, occipital condyles Occipital
condylar process, mandibular angle, coronoid process, mandibular ramus Mandible
sagittal suture joins these bones parietal
sella turcica, bone where the sphenoidal sinuses are located; pterygoid plate sphenoid
joines the vertebral body to the lamina pedicles
7 pairs; attach directly to the sternum true ribs
Lateral projections of vertebrae Transverse process
posterior projections of vertebrae Spinous process
2 pairs; ribs that don't attach to the sternum at all and are an endangerment site Floating ribs
3 pairs; Ribs that attach to the sternum by costal cartilage False ribs
Iliofemoral (Hip) joint, Glenohumeral (shoulder) joint Ball and socket
Temporomandibular (TMJ) joint, Humeroulnar/radial (elbow) joint; tibiofemoral (Knee) joint, talocrural (ankle) joint; interphalangeal joint Hinge
Atlantoaxial ("no-no") joint; Radioulnar (elbow) joint (proximal) Pivot
Carpometacarpal of the thumb Saddle
Temporomandibular (tmj) joint; Radiocarpal (wrist) joint; metacarpophalangeal joint; metatarsophalangeal joint Ellipsoidal
Atlanto-occipital ("yes-yes") joint; intervertebral joint; temporomandibular joint; acromioclavicular joint; sternoclavicular joint; intercarpal (wrist) joint; carpometacarpal joint; pubic symphysis; sacroiliac joint, Gliding
lumbosacral joint; patellofemoral joint; tarsometatarsal joint; intertarsal joint Gliding
making your business noticeable to the public by purchasing print or broadcast media Advertising
Business of a single owner Sole proprietorship
a set of guiding moral principles that governs one's course of action code of ethics
the process of cancerous cells spreading to distant parts of the body, usually through the blood stream or the lymphatic circulation metastasis
cancers that are not life threatening Benign
cancers that worsens and causes death if not treated Malignant
eyeball, facial arteries, transverse facial arteries Face endangerment sites
Brachial plexus, external jugular veins, subclavian artery, styloid processes posterior cervical triangle endangerment sites
Brachial arteries, median nerve, radial arteries, ulnar arteries Elbow(antecubital) endangerment sites
abdominal and descending aorta, liver, linea alba, lumbar plexus, vagus nerve, xiphoid process abdominal endangerment sites
femoral arteries, femoral nerves, great saphenous veins, obturator nerves femoral triangle endangerment sites
Common carotid arteries, external carotid arteries, hyoid bone, internal jugular, thyroid gland, trachea anterior cervical triangle endangerment sites
axillary arteries/nerves, brachial arteries, plexus, median nerves, musculocutaneous nerves, radial nerves, ulnar nerves Axilla endangerment sites
floating ribs, kidneys low back endangerment sites
radial nerves ulnar nerves elbow endangerment sites
common peroneal nerves, popliteal arteries, tibial nerves popliteal endangerment sites
the movement of pure solvent such as water from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration Osmosis
a process that moves large particles across the cell membrane into the cell endocytosis
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