Body Massage and Electrical Facials

Flashcards based on lecture notes about body massage and electrical facials

What are the physical benefits of body massage?

Relieve muscle tension, improve mobility, reduce pain, improve blood circulation, and improve lymphatic drainage.

What are the psychological benefits of body massage?

Restful, relaxing stroking movements, improved sleep patterns, and feeling pampered.

What kind of conditions are contraindications to massage?

Common cold, impetigo, conjunctivitis, ringworm, bruises, and dermatitis.

What is Effleurage?

Stroking movements

What is Petrissage?

Kneading, wringing, rolling, picking up.

What is Tapotement?

Hacking, chopping, pounding, cupping, beating.

What are some examples of massage mediums?

Oil, cream, talc, gel, and emulsion.

What pressure is needed for elderly clients?

Lighter pressure.

What are the considerations for massage on clients under 16?

Consent needed and a parent should be present; less pressure is required.

What are the considerations for massage on male clients?

Firm pressure and mechanical massage are good.

What should you do when massaging someone with disabilities or underlying medical conditions?

Consult with clients, possibly needing a GP referral.

What are some aftercare tips to give your massage clients?

Eat light meals, avoid spicy food, avoid alcohol/smoking, use a hot water bottle on areas of tension, and drink plenty of water.

What are types of electrical facials?

High Frequency, Vacuum suction, Galvanic, Faradic (EMS - Electro Muscle Stimulator), Microcurrent, Microdermabrasion, Microlance

What are the benefits of Faradic (EMS) facial treatments?

Defines contours of the face, tones and lifts muscles, increases blood and lymph flow, stimulates nerves.

What are the benefits of Galvanic facial treatments?

Improves skin condition, increases blood flow, aids desquamation, helps balance sebum production (desincrustation). Soothes and sedates nerve endings, firms tissue, improves texture, calms redness/reduces circulatory issues.

What are the benefits of Microcurrent facial treatments?

Lifts and tones muscles, helps improve skin condition, helps skin produce collagen and elastin, reduces the appearance of fine lines, diminishes scar tissue.

What are the benefits of Microdermabrasion facial treatments?

Deeply exfoliates surface of skin, helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles, evens out pigmentation of the skin, stimulates skin renewal faster.

What are the benefits of Vacuum Suction facial treatments?

Reduces oedema, increases blood and lymph flow, aids desquamation, reduces puffiness, helps remove comedones.

What is the purpose of Microlance treatments?

Removes milia from skin.

What are the benefits of Direct High Frequency facial treatments?

Balances moisture in skin, increases oxygen intake, aids healing process of the skin.

What are the benefits of Indirect High Frequency facial treatments?

Calms sensory nerve endings, improves dry/dehydrated skin, improves appearance of fine lines, warms and relaxes the tissue.

What things should happen during the electric facial prep?

Cleanse the skin, exfoliate the skin, warm up the skin.

What steps should be taken when completing electric facial treatment?

Incorporate a face mask, moisturize the skin with SPF, apply eye cream, neck cream and lip cream.

What is the effect of electrical facials on the skin?

Balances sebum and sweat production, removes dead skin cells, assists desquamation, stimulates skin cells, reduces puffiness, and improves skin tone/texture.

What is the effect of electrical facials on the muscles?

Currents stimulate muscles so they contract and relax, improving muscle function and structure.

What is the effect of electrical facials on the circulatory system?

Increases blood flow and oxygen/nutrients in the area of treatment.

What is the effect of electrical facials on the lymphatic system?

Increases lymphatic flow, aiding removal of waste and toxins, boosting detoxification and the immune system.

What are the functions of the skin?

Sensation, excretion, heat regulation, secretion, absorption, protection.

What are the 5 layers of the Epidermis?

Horny layer, clear layer, granular layer, prickle cell layer, basal layer.

What are examples of parts in the Endocrine system?

Thyroid gland and Adrenal glands.

What are the three types of muscles?

Cardiac, smooth, and skeletal.

What is the role of ligaments?

Attaches bone to bone.

What is the role of tendons?

Attaches bone to muscle.

What is Dermatitis?

Dry, red, flaky skin caused by an allergy.

What are some possible massage contraindications?

Headaches, sickness or upset tummy.

What is Hirsutism?

Excessive hair growth (not due to hormones) on arms and legs or back.

What is Superflous hair?

Excessive hair growth on the face, arms, and legs.

What is Haemophilia?

Inherited disorder where blood clotting factors are missing, leading to internal bleeding - preventing epilation.

What is Hypotension?

Arterial blood pressure is abnormally low (below 100).

How does sensitive skin present?

Thin, delicate appearance with broken capillaries.

What conditions on the scalp would restrict Indian Head Massage (IHM)?

Chemotherapy or thin epidermis.

Which skeletal muscle is responsible for flexion at the elbow?

Biceps.

What are some cell locations to learn the diagram of?

Mitochondria, golgi body, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes.

What are the different Lymph nodes of the face?

Cervical nodes, parotid nodes, occipital nodes, supraclavicular nodes, submental nodes, submandibular nodes.

What is the function of capillaries?

To carry substances between blood and cells.

What are the cell functions?

Growth, respiration, irritability, movement, metabolism, excretion, and reproduction.

What kind of muscles are muscles in the face?

Voluntary muscles.