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 ____________________________ – intentional and methodical kneading and stroking of soft tissues ____________________________ – using the palm to stroke the tissue in a smooth and rhythmical way ____________________________ – kneading or squeezing the tissue between the hands _________________________ – causing the tissue to shake vigorously

Terminology (cont.) ___________________________________________ – applying repetitive light chopping motions to the tissue _______________________________ – 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 ________________________________________ Relieve __________________________________ Increase joint mobility Relaxation Break up _________________________________

Contraindications of Massage Local or general infection ___________________________ 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