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Glossary

Glossary of Massage Terms (A)

September 29, 2021 By Julie Onofrio

Accessory Movement – Movement that happens involuntarily to tissues in and around a joint during a normal movement.  This movement accompanies a specific movement, but those accessory movements can’t be repeated without the initial movement. Abduction – Lateral movement away from the midline of the trunk or motion of a limb away from the midline. […]

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Anatomy Terminology

March 17, 2015 By Julie Onofrio

Anatomy – The study of the structure of the body and the relationships between the structures. Physiology – Study of the function of the body parts Pathology – Structural and functional changes associated with diseases. Etiology – Etio =cause. Study of the cause of disease Sign – Objective evidence of disease that can be observed […]

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Swedish Massage Glossary

March 14, 2015 By Julie Onofrio

Swedish Massage Glossary of Terms Active assisted movement– Movement in a joint in which both the client and therapist produce the motion together. Active free movement–  Movement of a joint freely through its range of motion, unassisted: done by client alone. Acute-signs and symptoms happen quickly, last a short amount of time and then disappear. […]

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Glossary of Massage Terms (H, I , J, K)

July 8, 2013 By Julie Onofrio

Hemarthrosis – Bleeding into a joint, usually from severe trauma Hemoglobin – The iron containing pigment that enables red blood cells to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues Hyperemia -An excess of blood in an area or part of the body Hyperesthesia – Unusual sensitivity to sensory stimulus, hyper irritability or increased muscular […]

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Glossary of Massage Terms (E,F,G)

July 7, 2013 By Julie Onofrio

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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