PS 1001:03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Gastrocnemius Muscle, Edema, Muscle Tone

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23 May 2018
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(stroking and flat hand, effleurage and lymphatic drainage - covered in last lecture)
Petrissage
To knead
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Aid venous and lymphatic flow
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Aid removal of chemical irritants and oedema
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Imrpove mobility of subcutaneous tissues, fibrous tissues, connective tissue,
tissue interfaces
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Performed on superficial tissues e.g. muscles, ligaments
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Circular movements
With heal of hand, one hand on top of the other
Finger pads (positive and negative reinforce)
Thumb pad
Elbow/fist - try to avoid as can't feel as much using these
Can be distal to proximal or proximal to distal
Kneading
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Picking up e.g. upper fibres trapezius, longer muscles such as triceps and
bicep
Wringing - twisting in opp directions, e.g. gastrocnemius, common wrist
extensor attachment
Picking up and wringing
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Shaking - e.g. gastrocnemius
Skin rolling e.g. mid thoracic and lumbar region
Skin rolling and shaking
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Tapotement
To tap/pat
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Hands strike tissues
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Increase local blood flow to tissues
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Provoke muscle and tendon reflexes, excitatory
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Stimulate muscle tone
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Hands cupped, relaxed
Want hollow sound, nto slap
Strike, alternating between flexion and extension of the elbows and wrists
Can be covered by sheet/towel
Clapping
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L1 - Types of massage cont
Monday, 26 February 2018
8:41 PM
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8:41 pm (stroking and flat hand, effleurage and lymphatic drainage - covered in last lecture) Imrpove mobility of subcutaneous tissues, fibrous tissues, connective tissue, tissue interfaces. With heal of hand, one hand on top of the other. Elbow/fist - try to avoid as can"t feel as much using these. Can be distal to proximal or proximal to distal. Picking up e. g. upper fibres trapezius, longer muscles such as triceps and bicep. Wringing - twisting in opp directions, e. g. gastrocnemius, common wrist extensor attachment. Skin rolling e. g. mid thoracic and lumbar region. Strike, alternating between flexion and extension of the elbows and wrists. Strike tissues at right angles to direction of muscle fibres. Stimulates local circulation, increasing blood flow to treatment area. Usually with pads of 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers or thumb for small area. Often achieving adequate compression, move in small circles. When aiming to reduce adhesions and assists scar remodelling.

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