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applies finger pressure to areas in the muscles that are tender in order to help stop pain and any muscle spams
trigger point massage
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swedish massage uses five basic massage strokes wich are
effleurage, tapotement, fricction, vibration, petrissage.
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effleurage uses
gliding strokes
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tapotement uses percussion
tapping and pounding
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petrissage uses
kneading and compression strokes
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friction uses
a deep circular rubbing
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vibration uses a
very fine movement and also rapid shaking
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sports and athletic massage incorporates stretching and compression techniques, promotes fast recovery from injuries
reduces the blood presure and the heart rate, relieves muscle tension and chronic muscle pain, restores ROM, and improves flexibility. it also enhances the athletic performance and it ca be used after competitions,
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when you have a client that has schedules several apptm with you, and you for whatever reason, become unconfortable with that client and not longer want to work with the client, what you will do
you should just refer the person to another therapist
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the 3 part of the assessment are:
- taking the history
- observation
- examination
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palpation is a primary form of assessment and when palpating soft tissue it can help the therapist determine the the client
normal soft tissue detect lesion or pathology in the tissue.
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you stop artificial respiration when
the person resumes breathing
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in giving CPR the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver would prevent
the tonge from blocking the airway passage
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deoxygenated blood is returned from the body
into the right atrium
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force on a joint may cause it to pop-out of its socket and this would be a
dislocation
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if you find yourself in a position where you must do CPR, the best position for the person to be
for them to be flat on the floor
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after you call 911 to report a cardiac arrest you should
start CPR immediately. it may safe a life
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the ratio of chest compression to ventilation is a adult person is
30 to 2
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if a person has had a bypass surgery and something happens that they require CPR you should do
CPR in the regular manner
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if you are alone and you don't know CPR you should call 911 and....
ask the dispacher to give you instructions over the phone
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the cervical vertebrae are different from all the others (thoracic,lumbar, sacral, coccygeal) because they posses transverse foramina in order for the vertebral arteries to pass through on their way to the foramen magnum,
wich is one of the several circular aertures in the base of the skull through wich the medulla oblongata enters and exits the skull
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you have aclient who is lying in a supine position (lying flat) and you ask the client to medially rotate (wich means rotate toward the center of the body) and flex the knee the muscle that would be used to do this would be the
popliteus
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isometric contractions is one in muscles or joint or region of the body, is called upon to contract or move is a specific direction, and in wich that effort is maches by the therapist
so no movement is allowed to take place
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what kind of insurance should a therapist obtain for their protection against and accident or malpractice
profecional liability insurance
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massage therapists have to keep accurate records
for clients for 10 years
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the client intake form is essential for the first visit in order to obtain
their personal health and history information
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the epididymis is part of the
- male reproductive system
- it is a structure within the scrotum near the testes
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is a contraindication to use hydrotherapy is your client have
diabetes, very high blood pressure or any infections
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apply cold packs or ice is to ...
reduce inflammation, muscle spasm, reduce swelling.
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what is anatomy
a study of the structure of the body
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what is physiology
a study of the funtions of the body
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name and locate the vital force wich controls all body functions
the brain is the vital force that controls all body functions
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upper extremities
shoulder, arms, forearms, hands
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lower extremmities
thighs, legs, feets
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fundamental movements of swedish massage...
effleurage, tapotement, petrissage
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what movement is always used in general body massage
effleurage
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what type of massage is especially useful in insomnia
effleurage
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effleurage
- helps decrease fatige and insomnia, reduces swelling and congestion
- helps in cases of sprains, stimulates circulation
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effleurage is beneficial for
- digestive problems
- in transition from one stroke to another
- deep manipulation of soft tissues
- to break up areas of fibrosis, uses deep effleurage
- treating tennis elbow by deep stroking and soothing effleurage
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should massage ever cause disconfort
never
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functions of the skeleton
- protection of the organs
- acts as framework for the body means of locomotion,
- source of attachment of muscles
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how many bones are found in the body
206
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what is perosteum and what are the functions....
- is the fibrous membrane that covers practically all bones in the body, acting both as a means of blood supply for the bones and an attachment for many in the
- body
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what vital force activates all muscle function
nerves
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what is more stimulating to the tissues
petrissage or effleurage
petrissage
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what type of muscle controls the size of the pupil of the eyed
involuntary
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what is muscle tone
when muscle fibres are constantly in a state of slight contraction
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in sagittal plane the wrist is distal to
ulna
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what do ligaments do for the body
movements of the body
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your client would ______ for a gait test
walk
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