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Massage of the Abdomen

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GENERAL RULE OF ABDOMINAL MASSAGE
SLOW DOWN! All deep kneading movements in abdominal massage should be slower than other parts of body to allow time for movement of fecal mass
THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION OF ABDOMINAL MASSAGE
Accessory treatment of many forms of pelvic disease
What is the most common & important use of abdominal massage?
Relief of CHRONIC INESTINAL INACTIVITY
General Cause of Constipation
3)Deficient of nerves supplying intestines & controlling peristalsis
Deficient production of bile is commonly present in what conditions?
Rheumatism
Gout
Uric acid Diathesis
Massage removes the causes ofconstipation by:
6)Replacement of displaced viscera
What are the abdominal sympathetic glangia, splanchnics & associated plexuses?
the nerve mechanisms which control motor, vascular, & secretory functions of intestines
Define diathrotic
born with the predisposition to have
Sympathetic nervous system
fight or flight
Parasympathetic nervous system
rest or digest
What happen when there is a delay in evacuation?
causes fecal contents to harden as the result of excessive absorption of fluid during their prolonged sojourn in the colon
USE To STIMULATE NERVOUS REFLEX:

(peristaltic, glandual & vascular activities of abdominal sympathetic)
PERCUSSION
USE FOR MECHANICAL EFFECTS
OF ABDOMINAL MASSAGE
-to overcome stasis (lack of movement) of intestines
-dislodgment of fecal matter
-stimulation of circulatory & glandular activities
USE to STRENGTHEN ABDOMINAL MUSCLES
KNEADING, both superficial and deep. The recti & external obliques are only muscles readily accessible to the hand, move rapidly upward w/thumbs
USE for REPLACEMENT OF ABDOMINAL VISCERA
enteroptosis: prolapse of the abdominal viscera
Inspiratory lifting, replacement of stomach, kidneys and spleen
ABDOMINAL MASSAGE & BLOOD PRESSURE
Raises blood pressure and shouldn't be administered to someone w/HBP that is not in check through medication
With raise in blood pressure, what happens to pulse & heart rate?
both increase
CROHN'S DISEASE
ileitis that typically involves the distal portion of ileum, spreads to colon. Diarrhea, cramps, loss of appetite & weight
OSGOOD-SCHLATTER DISEASE
osteochondritis of the tuberosity of tibia that occurs esp among adolescent males
RAYNOUD'S DISEASE
vascular disorder marked by recurrent spasm of capillaries and esp of fingers & toes; pallor, cyanosis, redness, pain, gangrene
VERTIGO
disordered state causing dizziness, whirling surroundings
AORTIC ANEURYSM
abnormal blood-filled dilitation of blood vessel and esp artery resulting from disease of vessel wall
Abdominal massage could be fatal if done on a patient with what condition?
Aortic aneurysm
What condition would be a contraindication for abdominal massage?
Crohn's Disease

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