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Massage Theory

Swedish Massage Contraindications/Endangerments by System

February 16, 2020 By Julie Onofrio

Nerves location Notes Occipital Foramen Magnum Base of skull superior to 1st cervical vertebra greater occipital nerve, suboccipital nerve, cranial nerves II (optic) III (oculomotor) IV trochlear Do not work the occipital area during passive extension.Static pressure ok in lengthened position Trigeminal Nerve (V Cranial) TMJ pressure on nerve may cause Trigeminal neuralgia or tic de […]

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Palpation Skills for Massage Therapists

November 27, 2015 By Julie Onofrio

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ELAP recommendations:  Subject: Palpation and Movement Topic: Orientation to Palpation and Movement Learning Outcomes Conditions: Having completed 4 hours of instruction on an orientation to palpation and movement, the learner is expected to: Demonstrate knowledge of the key terms and concepts related to the development of palpation skills and the basics of human movement on […]

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Learning to Touch for massage therapists

November 18, 2015 By Julie Onofrio

Learning to touch for massage therapists is usually one of the most basic level classes in massage school.  How you touch others and the quality of your touch along with your own history of touch will influence your success as a massage therapist.  Being a massage therapist is much more than just doing a massage.  […]

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Swedish Massage Strokes

November 14, 2015 By Julie Onofrio

Stroke Purpose/Uses Mechanical effect Reflexive effect Contraindications LIGHT EFFLEURAGE Gliding, Fanning, Tree branching, shingling etc. Transitioning Spreading oil Evaluating tissue  Relaxes muscles (parasympathetic nervous system) Relieves pain (Gate control theory, endorphins)  Increases arterial and capillary circulation  Increases vasodilation (slowing heart rate and blood pressure)  Hyperesthesia  Marked or pitted edema  Gross swelling Open wounds distal to […]

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Hydrotherapy Applications

August 22, 2015 By Julie Onofrio

General Hydrotherapy Applications, Temperatures, Effects of Hot and Cold Local Heat : Applying heat to specific areas of the body such as joints, chest, throat, shoulders, spine: use moist hot compress, hot water bottle, hot pack, heating pad, Thermophore. Local cold: Apply cold to specific area of the body; use cold compress, ice bag, ice pack, […]

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