Massage

Question 1

Massage: Physiological Effects

Answer 1

• Increased venous and lymph flow,
• stretching and loosening of adheisions,
• edema reduction,
• sedation,
• muscle relaxation,
• modulate pain.

Question 2

Massage: Contraindications

Answer 2

• Acute inflammation in area,
• acute febrile condition,
• severe atherosclerosis,
• severe varicose veins,
• phlebitis,
• areas of recent surgery,
• thrombophlebitis,
• arrhythmia,
• malignancy,
• hypersensitivity,
• severe RA,
• hemorrrhage to area,
• edema due to kidney dysfunction,
• heart failure
• venous insufficiency.