1. Sports Medicine
Therapeutic Massage
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2. 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
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3. 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.
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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.
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. 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
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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
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11. Indications for Massage
Increase circulation
Decrease muscle spasm
Relieve swelling
Increase joint mobility
Relaxation
Break up scar tissue
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12. Contraindications of Massage
Local or general infection
Acute stage of injury
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13. Desired Therapeutic Effects
Break up scar tissue?
Increase circulation?
Relaxation?
Improve joint mobility?
Decrease muscle spasm?
Relieve swelling?
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14. 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
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15. 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
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16. 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
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