Massage Techniques for Children Flashcards
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Which stroke is most appropriate to begin an infant massage session?
Answer: Light effleurage
Light effleurage (gentle gliding strokes) is used to introduce touch, warm the tissues, and assess the infant's response before deeper work.
The 'Indian milking' stroke used in infant leg massage moves in which direction?
Answer: Proximal to distal (hip to foot)
Indian milking moves from the hip down to the foot, following the direction of lymphatic and venous drainage.
When massaging the abdomen of an infant for colic relief, strokes should follow which direction?
Answer: Clockwise
Clockwise abdominal strokes follow the natural direction of peristalsis in the large intestine and help move gas and relieve colic.
What is 'Swedish milking' in the context of infant massage?
Answer: A stroke moving distal to proximal
Swedish milking moves from the foot up toward the hip (distal to proximal), supporting venous return toward the heart.
The 'rolling' technique in infant leg massage involves:
Answer: Rolling the leg like a log between both palms
Rolling involves placing the leg between both palms and rolling it back and forth to mobilize soft tissue and increase circulation.
Which technique is specifically used to address muscle tension and trigger points in older children during PMC practice?
Answer: Sustained compression/ischemic pressure
Sustained compression or ischemic pressure is applied to hyperirritable points in older children's muscles to reduce trigger point activity.