Sports Medicine Therapeutic Massage
Objectives Describe the various types of massage List the indications and contraindications for massage Select the correct massage type based on the desired therapeutic effect
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
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
Massage type that uses a series of chopping motions 1. Effleurage 2. Friction 3. Petrissage 4. Percussion 5. 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
Massage type that involves kneading of the tissue 1. Effleurage 2. Friction 3. Petrissage 4. Percussion 5. 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
Indications for Massage Increase circulation Decrease muscle spasm Relieve swelling Increase joint mobility Relaxation Break up scar tissue
Contraindications of Massage Local or general infection Acute stage of injury Open wounds
Desired Therapeutic Effects Break up scar tissue? Increase circulation? Relaxation? Improve joint mobility? Decrease muscle spasm? Relieve swelling?
Therapeutic Effects by Massage Types 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