Author: Julie Onofrio
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Glossary of Massage Terms (E,F,G)
Eccentric Muscle Contraction– On overall lengthening of the muscles while it is contracting or resisting a work load. Electrolytes– Ionized salts in blood, tissue fluids and cells Empty Calories – Calories obtained from foods such as sugar and candy, which are virtually devoid of dietary essentials like amino acids or vitamins. End-feel– The quality of…
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Petrissage
Definition: also called kneading. intermittent grasping and releasing movement that attempts to lift soft tissue away from the underlying and adjacent structures. It is most effective when it is done on a relaxed muscle. It usually follows effleurage. Applications: Skin and muscle tissues are raised from their ordinary position and then squeezed and rolled or…
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Mastering Medical Terminology
Common Prefixes and their meanings. Root Meaning Example Acou, Acu hearing Acoustics Acro, Acro extremity Acromium Aden, Adeno gland Adenoma – tumor with a gland like structure Adip fat Adipose tissue Alg, Algia pain Neuralgia – pain along a nerve Angi(o) vessel Angiocardiography – x-ray of the blood vessels and heart Ater (i) …
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Pathology : T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Tendonitis Definition: inflammation of a tendon or musculotendinous junction Causes: overuse, repetitive stress, improper healing, or tearing from sustained overloading of muscle Signs/Symptoms: pain, persistent pain worse at night, pain referral, pain worse after use, muscle weakness, inflammation, limited ROM; usually occurs where the tendon attaches to the bone or where the muscle attaches to the…
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Pathology – S
Scabies Definition: skin infectionCauses: parasites; mites Signs/Symptoms: itching, persistent itchy rash, dry scaly skin, highly contagious by skin to skin contactIndications: N/AContraindications: refer to Physician for diagnosis SciaticaDefinition: inflammation of the sciatic nerveCauses: nerve root impingement caused by disc protrusion or herniation, adhesions at the nerve root, fibrosis, degenerative joint disease, piriformis syndrome, fibromyalgiaSigns/Symptoms: pain…