Massage Therapy Persuasive Speech
SPORT MASSAGES
Swedish massages techniques * Swedish massages techniques includes: I. Long strokes II. Kneading III. Friction IV. Tapping V. Percussion VI. Vibration VII. Effleurage VIII. Shaking motions
* The usually sequence of technique are: I. Effleurage: gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips II. Petrissage: kneading movement with the hands, thumbs and/or fingertips III. Friction: circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingertips IV. Vibration: oscillatory movement that shake or vibrate the body V. Percussion: brisk hacking or tapping VI. Passive and active movement : bending and stretching
Professionalism and ethics in sport massage …show more content…
* The sport massage therapist should always wash their hand before beginning a treatment. Even if they have only just washed them should be washed again so the client knows they have been washed. * As a paying client you should aspect the therapist to give you their undivided attention for the duration of the appointment.
They should not be stopping to answer the telephone or chat to other. * They should not under any circumstances discuss other client with you. If they talk freely about them, who knows what they saying about you once you leave the room? * The therapist should not unload their own problem on you. Developing a rapport is important and they should be good listener but they should keep their own problems to themselves. * The therapist should guard again emotional involvement. They will be a good listener, and offer good advice but should keep a professional distance and not become emotionally involved. * The massage therapist should take you view of what is required but should make their own decision on how treatment should be carried out. * Most the therapist will wear a white coat or uniform. This projects a professional image and also prevents unsightly oil on clothes. * When you are referred to a massage therapist by a doctor or other qualified person then you should expect their instruction to be carried out to the letter and not added to or altered by the massage …show more content…
therapist. * You should not be accepted for treatment by a massage therapist if you are being treated for the same problem by someone else. The massage therapist may interfere with the treatment you have previously had. * You should expect the sport massage therapist to keep up to date records of treatments given.
Benefits of Sport Massage * Maintain the body generally in better condition * Prevent injuries and loss of mobility * Cure and restore mobility to injured muscle tissue * Boost performance * Extend the overall life of your sporting career
Physical effect of massage 1. Pumping – the stroking movement in massage suck fluid through blood vessels and lymph vessels. By increasing the pressure in front of the stroke, a vacuum is created behind. This is especially important in tight or damaged muscle tissue as a tight muscle will squeeze blood out like a sponge, depriving the tissue of vital nutrients and energy to repair. 2. Increased tissue permeability – deep massage causes the pores in tissue membranes to open, enabling fluid and nutrients to pass through. This helps remove waste products such as lactic acid and encourage the muscle to take up oxygen and nutrients which help them recover quicker. 3. Stretching – massage can stretch tissue that could not be stretch in the usual methods. Bundles of muscle fibers are stretched lengthwise as well as sideways. Massage can also stretch the sheath or fascia that surrounds the muscle, so releasing any tension or pressure build up. 4. Break down scar tissue – scar tissue is the result of previous injuries or trauma and can affect muscle, tendons and ligaments. This can lead to inflexible tissues that are prone to injury and pain. 5. Improve tissue elasticity – hard training can make tissue hard and inelastic. This is one reason why hard training may not result in improvements. Massage helps reverse this by stretching the tissues. 6. Open micro-circulation – massage does increase blood flow to tissue, but so does exercise. What massage also does is open or dilate the blood vessels and by stretching them this enables nutrients to pass through more easily.
Physiological effect of sport massage 1. Pain reduction – tension and waste product in muscle can often cause pain. Massage helps reduce this in many ways including releasing the bodies’ endorphins. 2. Relaxation – muscles relax through heat generated, circulation and stretching. Mechanoreceptors which sense touch, pressure, tissue length and warmth are stimulated causing a reflex relaxation.
Psychological effect of massage 1. Anxiety reduction – through the effect mentioned above relaxation is induced and so reduced anxiety levels. 2. Invigorating – if massage is done with brisk movement such as what would be done before an event then this can produces an invigorating feeling.
Contraindication of sport massage 1. Open wounds – any cuts, lacerations, or grazes. Obvious really, but it has to be said. You should wait until the scar has properly formed. This usually between one and two weeks. 2. Muscle ruptures – in the acute stage these may still be bleeding. Massage will increase bleeding and tissue damage and prolong recovery. After the initial 48 to 72 hours massage may be possible but it will depend on the extent of the injury. 3. Tendon rupture – the above also applies to tendon injuries. Complete ruptures will need sugery not massage. 4. Contusions – these are impact injuries causing bleeding within the muscle. Massage to a contusion may cause further damage and may lead to bone growth within the muscle. 5.
Burns, chilblains and broken bones – massaging all these will hurt and cause damage. Don’t do it 6. Periostitis – this is inflammation of the sheath that surrounds the bone. Massage directly to the bone may cause irritation. You may be able to massage the surrounding muscle but stay well clear of the bone. 7. Rheumatoid arthritis and gout – these are inflammatory condition. The same rule apply here as to acute injuries. Massage ma cause further inflammation. 8. Bursitis – inflammation to a bursa. A bursa is a small sack of fluids that helps tendons passes over bones at joints. If there is pain, swelling and redness over the skin than massage should be avoid. 9. Myositis ossificans – a bad contusion or muscle rupture may begin to calcify (growth bone). Massage will make the damage worse. 10. Infection of the skin and the soft tissue – bacterial infections, viral infection and fungal infection can be spread to other areas of the body by the therapist. Pain may also result from the infection, not an injury so massage will not help. 11. Thrombosis – this is rare but potentially lethal blood clot in a vein. It is common in the calf muscle area. A deep, sore pain in the belly of the muscle may be a thrombosis. If the massaged, it mat dislodge, travel up the vein and damage the
heart. 12. Artificial blood vessels - Artificial blood vessels which are implanted through surgery should be avoided. 13. Bleeding disorder such as hemophilia – massage may cause damage to tissue and bleeding. 14. Tumors – if you are unsure of any lumps and bumps is the muscle or skin then leave well alone. Most often these lumps are muscle spasms or fatty tissue. An experienced therapist can usually tell. 15. Absolutely anything else you are not sure of – massage should only be done by qualified therapist and the writer of this site accepts no responsibility for injury resulting from action not under their direct supervision or control.
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Swedish massages techniques * Swedish massages techniques includes: I. Long strokes II. Kneading III. Friction IV. Tapping V. Percussion VI. Vibration VII. Effleurage VIII. Shaking motions
* The usually sequence of technique are: I. Effleurage: gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips II. Petrissage: kneading movement with the hands, thumbs and/or fingertips III. Friction: circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingertips IV. Vibration: oscillatory movement that shake or vibrate the body V. Percussion: brisk hacking or tapping VI. Passive and active movement : bending and stretching
Professionalism and ethics in sport massage …show more content…
* The sport massage therapist should always wash their hand before beginning a treatment. Even if they have only just washed them should be washed again so the client knows they have been washed. * As a paying client you should aspect the therapist to give you their undivided attention for the duration of the appointment.
They should not be stopping to answer the telephone or chat to other. * They should not under any circumstances discuss other client with you. If they talk freely about them, who knows what they saying about you once you leave the room? * The therapist should not unload their own problem on you. Developing a rapport is important and they should be good listener but they should keep their own problems to themselves. * The therapist should guard again emotional involvement. They will be a good listener, and offer good advice but should keep a professional distance and not become emotionally involved. * The massage therapist should take you view of what is required but should make their own decision on how treatment should be carried out. * Most the therapist will wear a white coat or uniform. This projects a professional image and also prevents unsightly oil on clothes. * When you are referred to a massage therapist by a doctor or other qualified person then you should expect their instruction to be carried out to the letter and not added to or altered by the massage …show more content…
therapist. * You should not be accepted for treatment by a massage therapist if you are being treated for the same problem by someone else. The massage therapist may interfere with the treatment you have previously had. * You should expect the sport massage therapist to keep up to date records of treatments given.
Benefits of Sport Massage * Maintain the body generally in better condition * Prevent injuries and loss of mobility * Cure and restore mobility to injured muscle tissue * Boost performance * Extend the overall life of your sporting career
Physical effect of massage 1. Pumping – the stroking movement in massage suck fluid through blood vessels and lymph vessels. By increasing the pressure in front of the stroke, a vacuum is created behind. This is especially important in tight or damaged muscle tissue as a tight muscle will squeeze blood out like a sponge, depriving the tissue of vital nutrients and energy to repair. 2. Increased tissue permeability – deep massage causes the pores in tissue membranes to open, enabling fluid and nutrients to pass through. This helps remove waste products such as lactic acid and encourage the muscle to take up oxygen and nutrients which help them recover quicker. 3. Stretching – massage can stretch tissue that could not be stretch in the usual methods. Bundles of muscle fibers are stretched lengthwise as well as sideways. Massage can also stretch the sheath or fascia that surrounds the muscle, so releasing any tension or pressure build up. 4. Break down scar tissue – scar tissue is the result of previous injuries or trauma and can affect muscle, tendons and ligaments. This can lead to inflexible tissues that are prone to injury and pain. 5. Improve tissue elasticity – hard training can make tissue hard and inelastic. This is one reason why hard training may not result in improvements. Massage helps reverse this by stretching the tissues. 6. Open micro-circulation – massage does increase blood flow to tissue, but so does exercise. What massage also does is open or dilate the blood vessels and by stretching them this enables nutrients to pass through more easily.
Physiological effect of sport massage 1. Pain reduction – tension and waste product in muscle can often cause pain. Massage helps reduce this in many ways including releasing the bodies’ endorphins. 2. Relaxation – muscles relax through heat generated, circulation and stretching. Mechanoreceptors which sense touch, pressure, tissue length and warmth are stimulated causing a reflex relaxation.
Psychological effect of massage 1. Anxiety reduction – through the effect mentioned above relaxation is induced and so reduced anxiety levels. 2. Invigorating – if massage is done with brisk movement such as what would be done before an event then this can produces an invigorating feeling.
Contraindication of sport massage 1. Open wounds – any cuts, lacerations, or grazes. Obvious really, but it has to be said. You should wait until the scar has properly formed. This usually between one and two weeks. 2. Muscle ruptures – in the acute stage these may still be bleeding. Massage will increase bleeding and tissue damage and prolong recovery. After the initial 48 to 72 hours massage may be possible but it will depend on the extent of the injury. 3. Tendon rupture – the above also applies to tendon injuries. Complete ruptures will need sugery not massage. 4. Contusions – these are impact injuries causing bleeding within the muscle. Massage to a contusion may cause further damage and may lead to bone growth within the muscle. 5.
Burns, chilblains and broken bones – massaging all these will hurt and cause damage. Don’t do it 6. Periostitis – this is inflammation of the sheath that surrounds the bone. Massage directly to the bone may cause irritation. You may be able to massage the surrounding muscle but stay well clear of the bone. 7. Rheumatoid arthritis and gout – these are inflammatory condition. The same rule apply here as to acute injuries. Massage ma cause further inflammation. 8. Bursitis – inflammation to a bursa. A bursa is a small sack of fluids that helps tendons passes over bones at joints. If there is pain, swelling and redness over the skin than massage should be avoid. 9. Myositis ossificans – a bad contusion or muscle rupture may begin to calcify (growth bone). Massage will make the damage worse. 10. Infection of the skin and the soft tissue – bacterial infections, viral infection and fungal infection can be spread to other areas of the body by the therapist. Pain may also result from the infection, not an injury so massage will not help. 11. Thrombosis – this is rare but potentially lethal blood clot in a vein. It is common in the calf muscle area. A deep, sore pain in the belly of the muscle may be a thrombosis. If the massaged, it mat dislodge, travel up the vein and damage the
heart. 12. Artificial blood vessels - Artificial blood vessels which are implanted through surgery should be avoided. 13. Bleeding disorder such as hemophilia – massage may cause damage to tissue and bleeding. 14. Tumors – if you are unsure of any lumps and bumps is the muscle or skin then leave well alone. Most often these lumps are muscle spasms or fatty tissue. An experienced therapist can usually tell. 15. Absolutely anything else you are not sure of – massage should only be done by qualified therapist and the writer of this site accepts no responsibility for injury resulting from action not under their direct supervision or control.
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