Category: Glossary

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.…

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.…

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…

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…