Massage School Notes

Author: Julie Onofrio

  • Swedish Massage- Contraindications

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      Swedish Massage Contraindications   Condition Symptoms Possible consequences Acceptable Interaction Inflammatory Conditions -heat, redness, swelling, pain -sprains, strains, bursitis, synovitis, tenosynovitis, arthritis could aggravate and worsen condition RICE, Sub-acute- general massage above area chronic inflammation- direct massage may be ok. Varicose Veins -veins that are enlarged and twisted due to damaged valves -can be…

  • Swedish Massage – Endangerments

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    Swedish Massage Areas of Endangerments Area of concern Anatomy Notes Temporal and forehead Temporal artery- lateral sides of craniumTemporal branches of facial nerveOpthalmic branch of trigeminal nerve   Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)submandibular areas -parotid gland on ramus of mandible on top of masseter-facial nerve anterior and superior to parotid gland-facial artery inferior to parotid gland-styloid process…

  • Swedish Massage – Effleurage

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    Definition: A succession of light or deep stroking or gliding motions following body contours, applied by passing the flat of the hand or other flat surface such as the forearm, over a portion of the body or body part. Light effleurage is generally relaxing and has only reflexive effects.  Deep effleurage has more mechanical effects.…

  • Muscles of the Leg – Chart

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    Muscles of the Leg Chart for Massage Therapists Thigh  Origin Insertion Action  Notes Posterior thigh       (Hamstrings)       Biceps Femoris Long head -Ischial tuberosityShort head- lateral lip of linea aspera Head of the fibula Flex knee, extend hip, tilt pelvis posteriorly, laterally rotates femur Semitendinosus Ischial tuberosity Proximal, medial condyle of…

  • Massage Jobs -Mission Statements/Informational Interviews

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    Mission Statements and Purpose/Philosophy Statements for Massage Therapy Jobs. Creating a mission statement will give you some added perspective and direction. Mission statements are often used by businesses to  create a guideline to doing business. You can create a personal mission  statement that will summarize your vision. It should communicate the essence of who you are…