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Clinical Progression
MAS 139 Study Guide
Question | Answer |
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Name the Elements of Swedish Massage Progression. | Initial Contact, Warming, Assessment, Attending to a Specific Area, Circulatory/Draining and Transition/Completion |
Name the Elements of Clinical Progression. | Initial Contact, General Warming, Specific Warming, Muscular Lengthening and Transition or Completion |
Define the "intent" of a Swedish Massage Treatment. | To enhance circulation and promote relaxation... |
Define the "intent" of a therapeutic massage. | To assess soft tissue, to locate areas of pathological concern and to promote homeostatis... |
Name Seven causes of Pain. | 1.Inflammation 2.Chemical Irritant 3.Nerves being Stretched 4.Trigger Point Referral Pain 5.Ischemia 6.Hypertonicity (Muscle is shortened) 7.Tissue Damage(Sprain or Strain) |
Define Sprain. | Stretching or tearing of ligaments (Trauma) |
Define Strain. | Stretching or tearing Muscles or Tendons |