Massage Course
Name the 6 levels of strucutal organisation in the human body
Chemical
Cellular
Tissue
Organ
System
Organismal
List different body systems
Integumentary
Muscular
Skeletal
Digestive
Respiratory
Endocrine
Circulatory/Cardiovascular
Nervous
Lymphatic/Immune
Urinary
Reprodoctive
What is Cartilage
It's a soft cushioning substance which covers the end of bones. It acts like a shock absorber and reduces the rubbing of the bone surfaces.
What is tendon
It's the tissue attaching the muscle to the bone. When a muscle contracts to move a joint it pulls the bone. Essentially enabeling you to move
What is ligament
It's a strong band that connect bone to bin at the joint. It's elasticated to allow the movement of that joint but strong enought to stop movement outside of the normal range
What are the different types of muscles
Skeletal
Cardiac
Smooth
What is the digestive system
Breaks down food into the building blocks for the body
What is the Circulatory System
Transportation of nutrients and gas waste, supports immune function (i.e. heart and blood vessels)
What is the nervous system
Sensory input, interpretation of input or thought, elicit or signal responses, coordination of muscles (i.e. brain, spinal cord, nerves)
What is the lymphatic immune system
Picks up fluids leaked from the capillaries, supports immune systems; houses white blood cells, portions of many different systems that fight disease (i.e. lumph nodes and vessels)
Benefits of massage
Physical, mental and emotional.
Helps with lower back pain, boosts immune system, increase circulation, helps with acne, prevent atheletic injuries, relaxing, relieve pain, reconnect with our bodies.
Contra-indication
Open wounds
Muscle and tednon rupture or partial tears
contusions
burns
beoken bones
Gout
Bursitis
Tumors
Anything else you are bot sure of
Importance of hygiene
Wash hands
Change Sheets & Towels
Wash everything at 60C°
Change T-shirt if in contact with client
Wipe Equipment with antibacterial cloth
Keep everything clean and Tidy
List some different type of oils to use
Coconut
Sweet Almond
Jojoba
Apricot Kernet
Why have massage liability insurance
To provide peace of mind in case of lawsuit over clients tripping over a rug or having an allergic reaction or in the potential of a client health condition aggravating