Sports Medicine Therapeutic Massage 4/28/2017

Objectives Describe the various massage strokes List the indications and contraindications for massage Select the correct massage stroke based on desired therapeutic effects Correctly perform each massage stroke 4/28/2017 Property of CTE Joint Venture

Bellwork Think back to the last time that you were given a massage. Describe how you felt before the massage, and then how you felt after the massage. 4/28/2017 Property of CTE Joint Venture

Terminology massage – intentional and methodical kneading and stroking of soft tissues effleurage – using the palm to stroke the tissue in a smooth and rhythmical way petrissage – kneading or squeezing the tissue between the hands vibration massage – causing the tissue to shake vigorously 4/28/2017 Property of CTE Joint Venture

Terminology (cont.) percussion massage (tapotement) – applying repetitive light chopping motions to the tissue friction massage – using the finger, thumb, or elbow to apply pressure to deep tissues 4/28/2017 Property of CTE Joint Venture

ASTYM massage Use web sites to research ASTYM as a treatment modality. Answer the following- What is ASTYM? What tools are used for ASTYM? How effective is ASTYM as a treatment modality? What conditions are commonly treated with ASTYM?   Watch any videos you can find of ASTYM treatment being administered. 4/28/2017 Property of CTE Joint Venture

Massage stroke that uses a series of chopping motions A. Effleurage B. Friction C. Petrissage D. Percussion E. Vibration 1. Hand signals: thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate agreement or disagreement use fingers to indicate a number selection such as “Which is the correct solution one, two or three?” teacher gives feedback to the students PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 7

Massage stroke that involves kneading of the tissue A. Effleurage B. Friction C. Petrissage D. Percussion E. Vibration 1. Hand signals: thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate agreement or disagreement use fingers to indicate a number selection such as “Which is the correct solution one, two or three?” teacher gives feedback to the students PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 8

Effleurage primarily involves which motion? A. Stroking B. Kneading C. Chopping D. Deep pressure E. Vigorous shaking 1. Hand signals: thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate agreement or disagreement use fingers to indicate a number selection such as “Which is the correct solution one, two or three?” teacher gives feedback to the students PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 9

PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 Think-Pair-Share What are the indications for massage? What are the contraindications for massage? 3. Think-pair-share teacher presents a question teacher gives wait time for student to form answer teacher instructs students to share their answer with a partner teacher calls on non-volunteers to share with the class PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Indications for Massage Increase circulation Decrease muscle spasm Relieve swelling Increase joint mobility Relaxation Break up scar tissue 4/28/2017 Property of CTE Joint Venture

Contraindications of Massage Local or general infection Acute stage of injury 4/28/2017 Property of CTE Joint Venture

Desired Therapeutic Effects Break up scar tissue? Increase circulation? Relaxation? Improve joint mobility? Decrease muscle spasm? Relieve swelling? 4/28/2017 Property of CTE Joint Venture

Therapeutic Effects by Massage Strokes Break up scar tissue? - Friction Increase circulation? – Percussion, petrissage, effleurage Relaxation? Effleurage, percussion Improve joint mobility? – Vibration, petrissage Decrease muscle spasm? - Friction Relieve swelling? Effleurage, vibration 4/28/2017 Property of CTE Joint Venture

Guidelines for effective massage Position athlete comfortably on a table Make sure the room temperature is at a comfortable setting Drape athlete’s body to expose only the necessary body part Use lotion or a massage lubricant to allow the hands to slide over the skin Explain what massage strokes you are using Be confident 4/28/2017 Property of CTE Joint Venture

Partner A turn to partner B. A-B Partner Teach Partner A turn to partner B. Share with your partner two guidelines for giving a massage. Switch roles and repeat the process. 20. A-B Partner Teach partner A turn to partner B tell or teach your partner the two most important things you have learned so far about... switch roles and repeat the process teacher calls on non-volunteers 16 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010