anatomy
the study of the gross structure of the body and the interrelations of its parts
kinesiology
the scientific study of muscular activity and the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement
pathology
the study of the structural and functional changes caused by disease
physiology
the science and study of the vital processes, mechanisms, and functions of an organ or system
direct effects
enhanced local circulation
stretching of muscle tissue
loosening of adhesions and scar tissue
indirect effects
increased circulation to muscles and internal organs
reduced blood pressure
general relaxation
subjective vs objective
subjective: what the client says about their pain
objective: what the therapist observes and measures
physiology stress
adrenal gland
atherosclerosis
characterized by an accumulation of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries
homeostasis
the internal balance of the body
ischemia
localized tissue anemia from obstruction of the inflow of blood
4 types of microorganism
bacteria, fungus, parasite, infection
topical vs internal application
topical: standard form of massage therapy
internal: highly specialized procedure that is legally professionally distinct from general massage therapy
local vs systemic infection
local infection: invading organisms confined to a small area of the body
systemic infection: invading organisms that have spread throughout the body
danger fever
106-108
how body repairs itself
slow - neurons
fast - skin
dense fiber tissue
scars
symptom vs sign
symptom: subjective evidence of disease
sign: observable indication of disease
