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Tappan Massage ch. 3 Matching
effects of massage on endocrine system
release endorphins
effects of massage on respiratory system
encourage diaphragmatic breathing, relax muscles of respiration, promotes good structural alignment and rib cage expansion
effects of massage on integumentars system
stimulate sensory receptors in skin, increase superficial circulation, remove dead skin, add moisture with oil or lotion, increase sevaceous gland secretions, facilitate healthy scar formations
venous flow
massage technique of effleurage towards the heart pushes blood and lymph through the veins toward the heart
body awareness
enhanses a person's sense on integrity and wholeness and is important for good mental and emotioal health
reproductive system
not appropriate targets for massage
effects of massage on stress reduction
trigger relaxation response
histamine
chemica that causes dilation of capillaries in areas of increased circulation
effects of massage
changes that occur in the body, mind, and emotions of the recipients durring a massage session
proprioceptors
important sensory neurons and monitor the movement and position of the body in space
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