CMN E2 -Massage & Chiropractic

What professional careers can perform massages?

Massage therapist, PT, OT

What is the essential theory?

tissues of the body will function at optimal levels when arterial supply, venous & lymphatic drainage, and nerve pathways are uninterrupted

What do basic massage techniques reestablish w/in the body?

arterial, venous, and lymph flow

What are contraindications to massage therapy?

systemic infection/fever, skin infection/burns/open wounds, CA sites, Melanoma, Bleeding, Acute inflammation (RA), Acute exacerbation of chronic illness, Thrombophlebitis/Varicose veins, Atherosclerosis, Severe osteoporosis, Immunocompromised, Unhealed fractures

What is the MC type of massage therapy?

Swedish massage

What type of massage technique uses oil to facilitate smooth strokes, light touch to prepare the area for deeper techniques?

Effleurage

What type of massage technique uses kneading movements to manipulate and loosen the muscle fibers more?

Petrissage

What massage technique is deeper and involves rubbing one body surface against another while maintaining constant and equal pressure in all directions?

Friction

What massage technique uses repetitive rhythmic tapping & pounding to loosen and expel phlegm in the lungs and inc circulation?

Tapotement

What massage technique involves shaking or trembling motion applied to the body, variations include fine and jostling to stimulate then relax tissue and dec muscle guarding?

Vibration

What type of stroke do you use when moving towards the heart?

firm strokes

What type of stroke do you use when moving away from the heart?

light strokes

What is tensegrity?

continuous tensional network (tendons) supported by a discontinuous set of compression elements (bones)

Which type of locked tissue is achy and painful?

long tissue

What is chiropractic?

natural, holistic approach to health/wellness through spinal adjustments and manipulation

What is the foundation of chiropractic?

properly aligned spine and reduced joint restriction promotes optimal function throughout the body

What is the 1st degree of co-management in chiropractic?

pt complaint

What is the 2nd degree of co-management in chiropractic?

secondary complaint

What is the 3rd degree of co-management in chiropractic?

ADL goal - lifestyle

What is the popping sound heard during the adjustment?

release of a gas bubble between the joints