MASSAGE DICTIONARY I
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Ideal Body Weight (IBW)-An ideal weight based on height and weight charts.
IlioTibial Band-A wide band of thick fibrous tissue that runs along the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee.
IlioTibial Band Syndrome-A condition characterized by irritation and tenderness on the outside of the knee where the band crosses the knee. Local swelling and/or snapping of the band may occur with bending and straightening of the knee. Overuse, excessive running, and poor running mechanics are the primary causes of this condition.
Immunosuppressive Therapy-Use of a substance or procedure that lessens or prevents an immune response
Impacted fracture-One end of broken bone is pushed into the other end of the broken bone.
Impingement Syndrome-Conditions that involve pathological pressure on nerves and vessels.
Impingement Syndrome-A condition characterized by a painful shoulder with motion, particularly overhead activities. Usually caused by a combination of several conditions occurring at the same time. (e.g. bursitis and tendinitis of the rotator cuff and/or biceps tendinitis) May occur secondary to trauma or overuse.
Indication-A therapeutic application that promotes health or assists in the healing process. When there is justification to work an existing condition with a positive outcome.
Indigestion-Abnormal digestion, which usually includes one or more of these symptoms: pain, nausea and vomiting, heartburn, acid regurgitation, and gas or belching.
Inferior-Indicates the undersurface of a structure or a structure lower in relation to another structure. (e.g. - away from the head) For example, the mouth is inferior to the eyes. The opposite is superior.
Inflammation-Tissue reaction to an injury characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and pain often seen at the site of infection or trauma.
Inflammatory Response-A normal mechanism, characterized by pain, heat, redness, and swelling, that usually speeds recovery from an infection or injury.
Influenza (flu)-A viral illness with the following symptoms: fever, inflammation of the nose, larynx and bronchi, cough, fatigue, muscular pain, gastrointestinal disorders and nervous disturbances (headaches, dizziness). Influenza primarily affects the respiratory tract, however it can involve other body systems.
Informed Consent-Explains what therapist is going to do, tells what the client can expect, client knows he/she can say no at any time, ask permission.
Inguinal Hernia-A hernia is a bulge or protrusion of soft tissue that forces its way through or between muscles (most common in the abdominal wall). Inguinal hernias occur in the groin area.
Injury-Trauma or damage inflicted to a body part by an external force.
Insertion-The muscle attachment point that is closest to the moving joint.
Insulin-Hormone secreted by the pancreas that helps the body use glucose (blood sugar) and helps to maintain normal levels of blood sugar.
Insulin Sensitivity-An allergic reaction to insulin rarely manifests urticaria, angioedema, or anaphylaxis.
Integumentary System-Forms the external body covering protecting deeper tissue from injury.
Intensity-How much exertion, or how hard the exercise is performed.
Inter-event-A type of event massage given in the shore periods between evens in an extended competition that aims at recover from one performance and preparation for optimal performance in the next event.
Interferon-A family of glycoproteins derived from human cells, which normally has a role in fighting viral infections by preventing virus multiplication in cells. Is currently being used to treat some forms of hepatitis.
Internal Rotation-Turning around the axis of a joint toward the midline of the body. Opposite of external or lateral rotation, but synonymous with medial rotation. (e.g. turning the shoulder inward internally rotates the shoulder, or turning the toes inward internally rotates the lower leg)
Intervals-Alternating short, fairly intense spurts of exercise with periods of relatively easy exercise. Vary distance and speed; allow sufficient recovery time between training days. Perform sets with specific numbers of repetitions.
Intervention Model-Seven step system to address a client-situation that has become inappropriate.
1) Stop massage
2) Describe behavior of concern
3) Ask client to clarify behavior
4) Re-state intent and professional boundaries
5) Evaluate response
6) Continue or discontinue session
7) Document situation
Intervertebral Disc-See vertebral disc.
Intra-abdominal-Within the abdominal cavity.
Intra-thoracic-Within the thoracic (chest) cavity.
Intrinsic-Situated on the inside, or pertaining exclusively to a certain body part; due to causes or elements internal to the body, organ, or part. Intrinsic is synonymous with internal. Opposite is extrinsic.
Intuition-Knowing something by using subconscious information.
Inversion-A turning inward, inside out, upside down, or other reversal of the normal relation of a part. Opposite of inversion is eversion. (e.g. ankle inversion is a turning of the foot so that the sole of the foot faces inward) Inversion sprain is the most common type of ankle injury. In the case of breast cancer, inversion of a nipple (turning inward rather than pointing out) would indicate further evaluation.
Ischemia-Insufficient blood flow to tissue that results in a decreased oxygen supply (hypoxia), increased carbon dioxide and an insufficient supply of nutrients. Can cause pain, stiffness, and soreness in the affected area.
Ischemic Heart Disease-A condition in which the heart muscle becomes damaged due to inadequate oxygen delivery. It is the leading cause of death in the US, and is primarily caused by arteriosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries) and atherosclerosis (plaque build-up in the arteries).
Isolation-Exercises involving motion at one joint, targeting one specific muscle. In a properly performed biceps curl, the joint motion occurs only at the elbow and targets only the biceps muscle.
Isometric-A type of muscle contraction where the joint does not move and the muscle fiber neither lengthens nor shortens, but still produces a force. (e.g. pushing against a wall isometrically contracts the muscles of the arm)
Isometric Contraction-A contraction, in which a counter pressure exactly matches the effort of the muscle, or group of muscles, so that no movement occurs…only effort.
Isoniazid (INH)-An antibacterial, used principally in treating tuberculosis.
Isotonic-A type of muscle contraction where the resistance remains constant throughout the exercise. (e.g. both raising and lowering a weight create an isotonic contraction)
Isotonic Contraction-A contraction in which the effort of the target muscle or group of muscles is partly matched by counter pressure, allowing a degree of resisted movement."itis"-Inflammation of…
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