CH 6: Effects, Benefits, Indications, & Contradictions

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Massage may have a(n)_____effect, such as improving range of motion.

Reflex effects cause _ or increased blood in an area of the body

Massage increases the secretion of endorphins in the central nervous system.

a mass of blood trapped in some tissue or cavity of the body that is the result of internal bleeding

Repeated/continued nerve transmissions can sensitize neurological circuit resulting in chronic pain,phenomenon known as_

1way massage reduce pain is by ^ concentration pain-reducing neurochem such as_ in central nervous syst.&bloodstream

Psychological benefits of massage- Stress relief, Sense of relaxation, Mental clarity, Renewed energy

Massage has been shown to reduce _____ in adolescents who have experienced sexual or verbal abuse.

Asks you to come to her home to give her a massage. She says she would come to your office except that she has the flu

The capillary beds _____during a massage.

Light_____causes a contraction of the blood vessels, which tend to relax as the movement is continued.

Massage may produce mild relaxation, stimulation, or refreshment

the nervous system consists of the __ nervous system (brain&spinal cord) and the __ nervous system

abnormally dilated veins that rupture due to excessive back pressure are called __ veins

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The femoral triangle is an endangerment site located in the area of the neck.

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Exercises which voluntary muscles are contracted by client & either resisted/assisted by therapist are called_____joint

Massage increases the secretion of endorphins in the central nervous system

Percussion is a stimulating massage technique.

Massage decreases the level of serotonin in the body.

Psychologically, massage reduces __

Which of the following is a regional contraindication?

a local distention or ballooning of an artery due to a weakening wall

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Massage often helps clients feel better able to cope with day-to-day situations.

Increased levels of epinephrine cause drowsiness and fatigue.

"fight-or-flight" hormone that prepares the body to respond to emergencies

which is not a mechanical effect of massage

Direct physical effects of massage techniques on the tissues they contact are called _ effects.

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which is not a physical effect of massage

Physically, massage _____ metabolism.

Repeated/continued nerve transmission sensitizes neurological circuits resulting in chronic pain phenomenon known as____

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Direct physical effects of massage techniques on the tissues they contact are called _____ effects.

Most contraindications are _____.

the inflammation of veins from blood clots

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Indirect responses to touch affect body functions & tissues throughout neurological/energy systems of body are called___

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40 years old indicates he's under a doctor's care for condition that has caused severe decalcification of bones

A(n) _____ contraindication exists when massage is not appropriate in any form.

hyper = increased or excessive; emia = blood; increased blood in an area of the body

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According to__theory stimulation of thermo/mechanoreceptors suppresses pain sensations where fibers enter spinal column

The capillary beds _ during a massage

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The upper back is one of the endangerment sites.

Increases metabolism and hastens healing is a direct effect of massage

Accord. 2_ theory, stimulation of thermo-or mechanoreceptors suppresses pain sen.@ area where fibers enter spinal column

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a mass of blood trapped in some tissue or cavity of the body as a result of internal bleeding is called a(n) __

Increased levels of epinephrine cause drowsiness and fatigue

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What should practitioners do during course of massage if contraindication that a client is unaware of becomes apparent?

If client's health history form includes condition with which practitioner is unfamiliar, the practitioner should _____.

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When applied to scar tissue, massage helps reduce _formation

Massage decreases the level of serotonin in the body

7 months pregnant wants massage to destress. You notice hands &feet are swollen. Press finger in ankle leaves impression

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one of the psychological effects of massage is that it ___

functions to conserve energy and reverse the action of the sympathetic division

Massage permanently reduces mildly high blood pressure.

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__ is protrusion of an organ/part of an org, such as intestine, through an opening in the abdominal wall surrounding it

which massage tech. stimulates the peripheral nerve receptors

Short, invigorating massage quickly activates the autonomic nervous system.

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Percussion is a stimulating massage technique.

the reflex effects of massage include all of the following except __

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the cranial and spinal nerves are made up of __ (motor) nerves and __ nerves

Friction and stroking movements cause the skin to become slightly_

Percussion is stimulating massage technique

clients find massage helps them Bcome more aware of where they R holding _ & where they have tight muscles/painful areas

 In middle of series of chemotherapy treatments after having a malignant growth removed from colon Seeking stress relief

Short, invigorating massage quickly activates the autonomic nervous system

Friction and stroking movements cause the skin to become slightly_____.

Upper area of abdomen under ribs is an endangerment site because of its proximity to the liver, gallbladder, and splein

Mechanical effects are indirect physical effects of massage

Massage may have a(n) _ effect, such as improving range of motion

Massage can help relieve joint pain.

normal body temp. can vary from _ degrees F to _degrees F

Reflex effects cause_____, or increased blood in an area of the body.

Massage can improve digestion.

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Practitioners should avoid gliding movements in the upper lumbar area.

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which is not a major contraindication of massage

mass. reduces sensation of pain by ^ the concen of _&_&other pain-reducing neurochem in central nervous sys&bloodstream

_is any physical/emot/mental cond that may cause particular mass. treatment 2B unsafe/detrimental 2 clients well being

massage should not be given w/out a physicians knowledge & advise 4 client w all of the following cond. except

Massage can reduce ischemia related pain by restoring circulation 2 _ muscle tissue

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a piece of a clot that loosens and floats in the blood

By enhancing local fluid movement, massage helps promote the delivery of _____ and nutrients to the cells.

_&norepinephrine R produced in adrenal medulla &R excreted in2 bloodstream in response 2 stimulation of sympa nerv syst

The area inferior to the ear is an endangerment site that should be treated carefully.

During a massage, the systolic stroke volume is _

friction & stroking movements cause the skin to __

When applied to scar tissue, massage helps reduce _____formation.

Reflex effects are direct responses to touch

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an inflammation of a vein accompanied by pain and swelling

Massage has been shown 2 reduce _ in adolescents who have experienced sexual or verbal abuse

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Psychologically, massage reduces_____.

One benefit of massage is that it decreases range of motion.

controls and coordinates all the body systems and includes the nerves, spinal cord, and brain

1 way massage reduces pain-increasing concentration of painreducing neurochemicals such as_____in central nervous system

During a massage, the systolic stroke volume is_____.

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Light_ causes a contraction of the blood vessels, which tend 2 relax as the movement is continued

activation of the sympathetic nervous system is related to __

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Sympathetic nervous system stimulation = accelerated heart rate, blood diverted to muscles, digestion inhibited

Friction increases the _ of the capillary beds

Friction increases the _____ of the capillary beds.

serotonin seems 2 modify behavior in a way that counterbalances the effects of __

the increased flow of blood 2 the massaged area results in __

Improve functions of lymphatic system, Promotes oxygen delivery, Aids pain management are direct effects of massage

a condition of the central nervous system associated with the development and maintenance of chronic pain

Physically, massage __ metabolism

Clients find massage helps become more aware of where they are holding____& where they have tight muscles/painful areas

Wrist is red, swollen, & warm to touch. Client came for a general massage & asks to pay particular attention to wrist

Indirect response2touch affecting body functions&tissues throughout the neurological or energy systems of body R called?

By enhancing local fluid movement, massage helps promote the delivery of _ and nutrients to the cells