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MASSAGE

BY: Steve Costales, Ralph Diaz, Ryan Jonsson & Beth Singerman

Types of massage
  1. Effleurage
  2. Petrissage
  3. Tapotement
  4. Friction
Physiological Effects
  1. Increase in blood flow and cardiac stroke volume.
  2. Edema reduction
  3. Increase in metabolism.
  4. Pain control.
  5. Breaks up adhesions and scar tissue.
  6. Promotes relaxation.
Indications
  1. To increase venous return.
  2. To break the pain-spasm cycle.
  3. To promote systemic relaxation.
  4. To improve or stimulate local blood flow.
  5. To mobilize muscles.
Contraindications
  1. Thrombophlebitis.
  2. Arterial embolism.
  3. Neurological deficiencies.
  4. Pain from nerve compression.
  5. Inflammation.
  6. Injuries or sites where fractures have failed to heal.
  7. Skin conditions or lesions.
  8. Acute sprains or strains.
  9. Tumors and infectious diseases.
Preparation of the athlete
  1. Athlete should be placed in a comfortable position on afirm surface.
  2. Area to be massaged should be easily accessible, and relaxed.
  3. Athlete should be draped so modesty is assured.
  4. If edema reduction is the objective of the massage, elevate the are tobe massaged.
Treatment Setup and Initiation
  1. The appropriate lotion/oil should be used to decreasefriction over the skin.
  2. Choose appropriate massage technique.
  3. Explain to athlete the reason for the type of massage chosen.
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