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Intro to Massage
Question | Answer |
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Hippocrates was known as | the father of western science. |
What did Hippocrates believe in | he emphasis on the individual patient and beliefed that the healer should take care to avoid causing any additional harm to the patient |
Define Massage | Manipulation of soft tissue |
Who was Pehr Ling | father of Swedish massage, he developed the ling system of medical gymnastics and exercise |
What are the 3 movements of Swedish Massage | Active, Passice, Duplicated |
Define Amma | Precursor, the original Massage technique |
Define transference | unconscience tendancy of a client ro assign to others feelings and attitudes associated with specific people UNRESOLVED FEELINGS BEING TRANSFERRED ONTO ANOTHER THERAPIST |
Define countertransference | emotional reaction of a therapist that relects their own inter needs and feelings onto the patient |
Define Multi-Relationship | Relationships that exist in more than just professional ways. (telling clients what they nned to do to get their life back in order) |
Define Scope of Practice | the working permieters of a particular profession according to traning, education and licensure. matter of state law |
Define Confidentiality | info gained during self-disclosure has to be kept private unless harmful |
Define Code of Ethics | guide of moral principles that guides ones course of action |
Define Pathogen | Living biological agent capable of causing diease |
Define Disinfection | removal of pathogens or their toxins from surfaces with a mechanical or chemical method |
Best things a M.T can do to control transmission of a diease | using gloves, washing hands, wearing protective clothing and eyewear, disinfectiong and cleaning |
how long should hands be washed after coming in contact with bodily fluids | 2 mins |
Define Boundaries | limits we establish between us and others to maintain balance and a sense of seperation from others, personal and professional |
define Modality | knowing a person's range and taking it further thru massage and stretches |
Define self disclosure | clients revealing their thoughts and feeling with practioner during their encounter |
Define Aromatherapy | Treatment using plant oils |
Define Client neglect | unintentional physical or harmful dangers set to the client. |
Define Client Abuse | intentionally doing something to harm the client |