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Eccentric Isotonic Contraction-Application of a counterforce while the client moves the jointed area, which allows the origin and insertion to separate. The muscle separates against the pressure.
Eating Disorders-Abnormal patterns of eating that can lead to feelings of low self-esteem, distorted self-image, and depression. Eating disorders develop through a combination of biological, sociological, and psychological factors.
Eccentric-Muscle contraction resulting from muscle fibers lengthening; eccentric contractions control movements. (e.g. in the lowering phase of a biceps curl, the biceps eccentrically contract).
Eccentric Contraction-Lengthening of muscle fibers during a muscle contraction, or when the opposite ends of the muscle move further apart. Eccentric contractions control movements. Eccentric is the opposite of concentric. (e.g. in the lowering phase of a biceps curl, the biceps eccentrically contracts).
Ecchymosis-Initially a bluish-black mark on the skin changing to greenish brown or yellow, resulting from the release of blood hemorrhage into the tissue either through injury or spontaneous leaking of blood from the vessels.
Edema-Swelling ~ excessive accumulation of fluid in the body tissues, such as in the soft tissues; an accumulation of excessive water in cells, tissues, or various membranes.
Effleurage (Gliding Stroke)-Horizontal strokes applied with the fingers, hand, or forearm that usually follow the fiber direction of the underlying muscle or fascial planes; A classic western massage term for sliding movements; found in Russian and Swedish massage.
Effusions-The escape (leaking) of fluid into a body cavity such as a joint or a tissue of the body. A common example is a knee effusion, where the knee becomes swollen with fluid.
Electrical Chemical Functions-Physiologic functions of the body that rely on or produce body energy; often called chi, prana, and meridian energy.
Embolic Stroke-(Cerebral Embolism) Caused when foreign object, or embolus (e.g. piece of arterial wall, small clot from a rough artery), develops in or flows to one of the cerebral arteries, occluding blood flow to the brain.
Emotional Release-Letting go of suppressed emotions during (as a result of) a massage.
Emphysema-Normally healthy air sacs rupture, blood vessels are destroyed, and stale air is trapped in the lungs.
End Feel-The perception of the joint at the limit of its range of motion.
Endocrine Disease-Disease of organs whose function is to secrete into the blood or lymph a substance (hormones or chemicals) that has a specific effect on another organ or part. Some examples of endocrine organs are the pancreas, the thyroid gland, and the adrenal glands.
Endocrine System-System of ductless glands production process regulating hormones.
Endometrial Cancer-Cancer of the endometrium, or the mucus membrane lining the inner surface of the uterus.
Erythroplasia-A reddened patch with a velvety surface found in the mouth.
Essential Fat-The minimal amount of fat required in maintaining normal bodily function. (e.g. cell integrity).
Essential Touch-Vital, fundamental, and primary touch that is crucial to well.
Estrogen Replacement-A hormonal steroid compound used to treat menopausal symptoms.
Etiology-The study of the cause of disease or injury.
Event Massage-Application of sports massage in the time period surrounding a competitive event that aims at immediate performance enhancement, recovery, or both. Includes pre-event, inter-event, and post-event massage.
Eversion-A turning outward. (e.g. ankle eversion is a turning of the foot so that the sole of the foot faces outward).
Exception to Confidentiality-Emergency, required by law, discussion with another health care professional to serve the client better.
Exercise Physiology-The study of body functions during physical activity and exercise.
Exertion Phase-The stage of exercise when the muscles are contracting to exert a force.
Extension-Increasing the angle at the joint.
Extension (Extend)-Movement at a joint, bringing two parts into or toward a straight line, thereby increasing the angle of the joint, such as straightening the elbow.
Extensor-A muscle that extends a body part. (e.g. back extensors extend, or backward bend the trunk).
External Rotation-Turning the axis of a joint away from the midline of the body. Opposite of internal or medial rotation, but synonymous with lateral rotation. (e.g. turning the shoulder outward externally rotates the shoulder, or turning the toes outward externally rotates the lower leg).