Massage Therapy exam review
By Dr. Linton Hutchinson
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Principles of Body Mechanics - The Warrior Stance | Designed to be used with short massage strokes. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Principles of Body Mechanics - Warming Up and Using Diverse Strokes | Explore the importance of warming up before giving a massage and the use of diverse strokes. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Principles of Body Mechanics - Breathing and Stretching | Since it is very important for the therapist to perform deep breathing using the abdominals throughout a massage, breathing is an essential body mechanic guideline. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Principles of Body Mechanics - Moving Smoothly and Lifting Correctly | To ensure smooth movement, the therapist should find a rhythm in the massage strokes and then maintain rhythm throughout the massage. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bolsters: The Prone Position | The head and neck complex and the interior ankles are the areas where a client will most often require a bolster during massage. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Using Bolsters for Support | When a client is placed in the prone position for massage, he or she is likely to need support in the posterior cervical region and behind the knees. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Boundaries - The Extent of the Massage Therapist's Role | In massage therapy, as in any helping profession, boundaries are personal limits. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Personal Boundaries | Providing personal protection, nurture, reduction of stress and maintenance of healthy separation, boundaries are essential for a massage therapist. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Professional Boundaries - Integrity | The term integrity is used to describe all thoughts, values, intentions, and actions that surround a person’s interactions with others. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Boundary Management | As a professional, the massage therapist must be aware of boundaries that exist in the scope of this particular sort of practice. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cardiovascular Effects of Massage | Massage has many effects on the cardiovascular system. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Abuse and Client Neglect | Client neglect refers to unintentional physical or emotional harm of a client resulting from inattention or inadequate knowledge on the part of a therapist. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Assistance | Assisting the client on and off the massage table may be necessary in some cases. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assessment and Documentation | The health intake form includes many types of vital information on the client that is collected and then documented by the therapist. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Initial Stage | For the protection of the therapist and the client, documentation and professional communication are important. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Initial Interview | Conducted prior to beginning treatment, the initial interview between therapist and client provides essential information and sets the tone of the relationship. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Questions | The questions that a therapist asks the client during the initial consultation are essential to the formation of the entire treatment plan and to the development of the relationship between the client and therapist. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Informed Consent | Prior to the first massage session, the therapist must secure consent from the client for the treatment. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Prescription or Referral | A client does not need to have a prescription or referral form to have access to massage treatment. However … | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Observation | As soon as a client enters the office for a meeting, the therapist should begin observation and assessment. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Palpation | Palpation is touch with purpose and intent of assessment. Gentle pressure will yield valuable information. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Posture or Structure | Whether sitting; standing; or lying down, the placement of a person’s body is termed posture. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Functional Assessment | The entire human body is affected by misaligned bones and anomalies in muscle tension. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Gait Assessment | Termed gait, a person’s walking pattern should typically be smooth, coordinated, and rhythmic. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Gait Assessment (Continued) | While observing the swing phase of a client’s gait, the therapist should look for several factors. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Range of Motion | Assessment of a client’s muscle or joint function is one measure of the effectiveness of a massage therapy treatment. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Range of Motion (continued) | The final step in actively testing the client’s range of motion or ROM is movement of the affected joint. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Muscle Strength or Weakness, Range of Motion | A five step key is used as a guide for determining and recording the strength and the weakness of muscle as well as the client’s range of motion. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Charting Stage | In the charting stage, the client’s care is documented in writing. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Assessment | Information gained in accessing a client falls into two broad categories: subjective data and objective data. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - The Plan for Care | IN the APIE system, the plan for care of a client is represented by the letter, “P.” | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Implementation and Client Education | In the APIE method of documenting a client’s information, the “I” represents implementation. | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Principles of Body Mechanics - Correct Body Mechanics | Overview of 13 Guidelines with a Description of 1. Checking the Table Height and 2. Wearing Comfortable Attire | 3/6/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Principles of Body Mechanics - The Bow Stance | Forming a stable foundation for the therapist giving a massage, the feet must be placed in proper position. | 2/15/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Principles of Body Mechanics - Groundedness and Centeredness | Related to the mental, emotional, and physical condition of the therapist, groundedness and centeredness provide additional fundamental basis of massage. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Principles of Body Mechanics - Balancing Groundedness or Centeredness | An individual who has balanced posture respects the fundamental laws of gravity. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Principles of Body Mechanics - Breathing and Stability | Breathing correctly, a massage therapist will be more relaxed and energized, stronger, and able to perform massage at a more even pace. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Principles of Body Mechanics - Strength and Stamina | Exercise, relaxation, and nutrition form cornerstones of health and therefore are of great significance to the massage therapist. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Purity of Essential Oils | In aroma therapy the wholeness of an essential oil is paramount in its importance. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Essential Oils-Variations | Because of variations in climate and soil, the naturally occurring chemicals in an essential oil may be widely varied. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adding Essential Oils to Baths | When essential oil is added to bath water, the oil penetrates the skin 100 times more effectively. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Absorption of Essential Oils Through the Skin | Because the skin is the body’s largest organ, it can be efficiently employed as the entrance gate for essential oils. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steam Application of Essential Oils | Steam applications do quicken relief by hastening evaporation. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Techniques for Inhalation of Essential Oils | Of the many techniques and implements for the inhalation of essential oils each is effective in specific situations. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Inhalation of Essential Oils | Because the nose has such a direct connection to the brain, inhalation of essential oils provides the quickest treatment for problems such as depression, stress, and certain types of headaches. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Absorption of Essential Oils | Essential oils are used three ways: ingestion, inhalation, and absorption through the skin. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Origins and Chemistry of Essential Oils | About three hundred essential oils are in use worldwide. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Esters and Aroma Therapy | When an organic acid is joined with an alcohol, an ester results. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Evalutating Essential Oils | Methods of identifying and distinguishing essential oils | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Essential Oils | Produced by special glands of a relatively few plants, essential oils produce scents which find many different applications. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Introduction to Aroma Therapy | During massage, essential oils are used in an organized manner to achieve specific objectives. | 2/14/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Wheel Chair Bound Clients | Special needs of the wheel chair bound client | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Visual Impairment | Massage Adaptation for the visually impaired | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Substance Abuse and Drug Addiction | Issues connected to massage for substance abusers or drug addicts | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Spinal Abnormalities | Adaptations needed for massage with spinal abnormalities | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Clients with Speech Difficulties | Massage Adaptation – Issues relating to clients with speech difficulties | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Client Experiences Emotional Release | Handling the situation in which a client experiences an emotional release or relives an unpleasant situation | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Sexual Abuse Victims | Special considerations for victims of sexual abuse when considering massage | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Pregnant Clients | Massage Adaptation issues with pregnant clients | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Post Operative Scar Tissue | Adaptations for reducing scar tissue with massage | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Pediatric Clients | Legal and Ethical issues with massage for minors | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Quadriplegia, Paraplegia or Hemiplegia | Special considerations for adaptive massage with Spinal injury clients | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Clients with Pace Makers | Precautions related to Clients with Pace Makers | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Menstruation | Adaptations for Menstruating clients | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Large Clients | Endomorphs or large clients require heightened empathy and special treatment | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Infant Massage | Infant Message and teaching it to clients | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - HIV | Precautions to take when massaging HIV positive clients. | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adaptive Massage - Hearing Impaired Clients | Hearing impaired clients call for longer sessions to facilitate communications | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Geriatric Clients | Nervous system changes and health issues necessitate different methods of massaging for those over 70. | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - End of Life | Massage for clients approaching the end of their lives can bring comfort and relief from pain. | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Colostomy and Ileostomy | Important considerations when dealing with a client with a colostomy or ileostomy | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Chronic Illnesses and Contact Lenses | Sufferers of chronic illnesses and wearers of contact lenses have special needs issues. | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massage Adaptation - Central Venous Catheter | Clients with Central Venous Catheter is likely to need adaptation. | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adaptive Massage - Cancer Issues | Being physically inactive and social withdrawn are common to cancer victims | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adaptive Massage - Breast Implants | During massage, women with large breast or implants may need special attention to feel comfortable. | 12/20/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The 60 second streach | Need to relax and get ready to massage a client? Try this! | 10/18/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adaptive Massage and Client Management Issues | The client’s special needs must be viewd as an individual by the massage therapist | 10/18/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dementia | A cognitive disorder that includes decrease of intellectual ability and alteration in the person’s emotional and personality functions | 10/18/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Amputation | Obtain information on amputation procedure and ask permission to massag. | 10/18/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Athlete | Obtain information on training schedules and any problem areas they might have | 10/18/06 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 80 Episodes |
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