...The song I choose to do was “ Runaway Love” by Ludacris ft. Mary J. Blige. The song focuses on three different scenarios dealing with young girls from the ages of 9-11. For the first scenario it focuses on a nine year old whose mother had many different men in her life. Throughout the men who go in and out of her mother life they are sexually abusing her. She tells her mother what is happening, but her mother does not believe her. The second scenario is about an eleven year old who is being beat by her alcoholic father and only had one friend who understands her. Walking home from school one day the friend is shot by a drive by bullet. Now she is left alone because that’s was the only person she had. On the last scenario an eleven year old is doing drugs and being sexually active with males that are older. She knows if her mom finds out she will go crazy. The sum of the three stories are these young girls are going through situation where they wish they could runaway and just forget everything that has happened. The race that the song is mainly directed towards all nationalities because these things can happen to anyone. Accent- slang speaking in a way that a more African American audience would understand Gender- targeted to mainly females Class- lower class which is the poor because all the situation the parents were struggling financially or had some type of...
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...Incidence of neck pain is more common in people who spend much of their working day at a desk with a forward bent posture(9).The symptoms of mechanical neck pain are likewhiplash associated disorders but there is no traumatic involvement.Symptoms for grade 1 are pain,tenderness, stiffness in the neck and for grade 2 are decreased range of motion,functional impairments, reduced muscle strength and endurance and tender spots(10). Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and cervical joint dysfunction can be involved in pain processes in patients with mechanical neck pain(11).Manual therapies including soft tissue therapies, spinal manipulation/mobilization and TrP treatment are commonly used in the management of mechanical neck pain and associated...
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...Edmiston-Schaetzel, A., Franklin, G., Calenda, E., & Enebo, B. (2008). Comparison of a targeted and general massage protocol on strength, function, and symptoms Associated with carpal tunnel syndrome: a randomized pilot study. Journal Of Alternative And Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.), 14 (3), 259-267. Retrieved from MEDLINE database. | FOCUSED QUESTION: Can massage therapy be an effective conservative intervention method for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome? | PROBLEM STATEMENT (JUSTIFICATION OF THE NEED FOR THE STUDY): Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most reported nerve compression syndrome. The cause of this syndrome is due to fibrotic tissue build up along with compression in the carpal tunnel. Conservative care is recommended before surgery is recommended. In doing so, this author is investigating the effectiveness of massage therapy for relief of nerve compression to reduce connective tissue fibrosis, edema, or musculoskeletal disturbance. | RESEARCH OBJECTIVE(S): List study objectives. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of two distinct massage therapy protocols on strength, function, and symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). | Describe how the research objectives address the focused question. The research objectives address the focus question by the authors conducting a study to evaluate the effectiveness of two distinct massage protocols in reducing nerve compression. | DESIGN TYPE: The study was...
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...ELECTIVE SCHEDULE IRENE'S MYOMASSOLOGY INSTITUTE 26061 Franklin Road Southfield, MI 48033 (248)350-1400 FAX (248)350-8068 2/13/10 (5:49AM) Anyone is welcome to attend these classes. However, those marked with * require a minimum of 12 hands-on classes or prior massage training. Material fees must be paid upon enrollment. Required books must be purchased prior to class. Bring a sheet and towel for bodywork classes! Required elective hours are included in tuition for all full time students. There is a $10.00 administrative fee charged per class for canceling or changing any elective. A student may not attend any portion of an elective, without attending the first day. If a student is absent for an elective without providing five day prior notice, a $25.00 administrative fee is charged for classes up to 16 hours, and a $50.00 administrative fee for classes over 16 hours. Class Fees for Non-current Students 4 Hours 8 Hours 12 Hours 2010 2011 10 $78 $82 $156 $164 $234 $246 For Non-current Students, full payment for the class plus any additional charges is required for registration. This is refundable less the $10.00 fee, with five day prior notice. If a student is absent without five day prior notice, the above administrative fees apply. 16 $312 $328 20 Hours $390 $410 $ Per Hour $19.50 $20.50 February 2010 6 *TMJ Dysfunction Saturday 9:00-1:00 4 Hours -bring a sheet and pillow 6 *Addressing Plantar Fasciitis Saturday 2:00-6:00 4 Hours -bring a sheet and pillow 6&7...
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...A Cochrane review found low-to-moderate quality evidence that acupuncture improves pain and stiffness, but the effect was similar to that of sham acupuncture. In addition, in this Cochrane review, the benefit only lasted up to 1 month after therapy. There was also a suggestion that electroacupuncture, in which current is conducted through electrodes attached to acupuncture needles, may be more effective than manual acupuncture. However, this review was also limited by a paucity of large, well-designed trials. Acupuncture is traditionally used as only one component of a holistic, individualized treatment plan. One recent RCT (N=162) evaluated acupuncture in a more naturalistic clinical setting (Vas). In this study, women with fibromyalgia were referred from their primary care doctors to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners who applied customized acupuncture treatments in 20-minute weekly sessions for 9 weeks based on the patient’s TCM diagnosis. The control intervention...
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... or mild electrical current is used along with needles. The most thoroughly studied mechanism of stimulation of Acupuncture points employs penetration of the skin by thin, solid, metallic needles, which are manipulated manually or by electrical stimulation. How does acupuncture work? Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites--commonly referred to as acupuncture points, or acupoints. The most common method used to stimulate acupoints is the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects. Other acupoint stimulation techniques include: manual massage, moxibustion or heat therapy, cupping, and the application of topical herbal medicines and linaments. Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on an ancient philosophy that describes...
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...characteristics of massage are touch and movement. There are many styles of massage therapy. This essay will cover two of the most common groups of massage modalities, Western and Eastern, and explain the overall benefits of massage, the similarities and differences of Western and Eastern massage techniques, and Western and Eastern philosophy of healing behind each one. Although Western and Eastern massage outcome are similar, it is amazing how different their concepts are. Western and Eastern Massage have similar environments. For example, in the massage room sounds of soft tranquil music will be playing, the soft light of candles or dim lighting, the trickling sounds from a water fountain, a lovely sent of aroma therapy and a massage therapist eager to help his or her next client. There are some differences between the two environments. Western massage rooms have a massage table, where his or her clients will undress and get under the sheets like getting into bed. The massage therapist will use lotion or oil on his or her client’s skin during the massage session. Eastern massage rooms have a shiatsu mat on the floor; the mat will have a top sheet that the clients will lay on fully clothed. The therapist does not use lotion and oils during their sessions. Some of the Western modalities consist of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Cross Fiber, Longitude Release, and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation...
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...degenerative changes in the fascia, with or without fibroblastic proliferation and chronic inflammatory changes.9 Many treatment options exist, including stretching and strengthening or manual therapy with exercise, shoes modification, arch supports and orthotics, night splints, anti inflammatory agents and surgery technique .16 Various physiotherapy treatment protocols such as rest, taping, orthosis- night splint, silicon heel cups, stretching and myofascial release. Electrotherapy modalities in the form of ultrasound, laser, microwave diathermy, cryotherapy.3The initial treatment for plantar fasciitis is targeted at increasing dorsiflexion range of motion by strain the gastrocnemius-soleus musculature.12 Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and muscle energy technique other than above mention management technique advanced physiotherapy. Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization is a perfect form of soft tissue mobilization employs specially designed stainless steel instruments with bevelled edges that are specifically designed for various parts of the body of the shape of the mass with structuring edges to target certain areas of the body that are swelling out and curving respectively. Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization technique is used to detect and release scar tissue, adhesions, fascial restrictions by using a variety of multidirectional stroke techniques applied to the skin at a thirty to sixty degree angle over the involved soft tissue structure...
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...As we move through our daily lives, our muscles become binded, underactive, and dysfunctional. Many of us never pay any attention to this occurrence until pain elicits a response urging us to seek medical attention. Of course, many people will turn to traditional medicine for a solution, often receiving medication to cover the pain caused; never correcting the root cause of the pain. As time moves on surgery may be suggested by the traditional practitioner and that solution only affords a few more years before the same symptoms will return or even less time to create a new problem in a surrounding tissue, then the process comes full circle. A reason for the binded, under active, and dysfunctional muscles is the accumulation of scar tissue. By definition scar tissue, or cicatricial tissue, is the dense fibrous tissue forming a matrix, derived directly from granulation tissue. For the purpose of this paper I will use the term scar tissue throughout its length. Scar tissue binds up and ties down tissues that need to move freely. This dense, fibrous tissue affects us all and is an underlying factor in many injuries. As scar tissue builds up, muscles become shorter and weaker, tension on tendons causes tendinosis, nerves can become trapped, and altered movement patterns result causing discomfort often pain. “All these problems can cause reduced range of motion, loss of strength as well as tingling, numbness, and weakness” [1]. Scar tissue forms two different ways: first, if a muscle...
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...chewing, talking, or yawning. As the mouth opens, the rounded edges of the mandible, called condyles, glide along the socket of the temporal bone. As the mouth closes, the condyles slide back into their original resting positions. The TMJ is a ginglymo-arthrodial joint, meaning that the joint allows forward and backward movements, ginglymoid, as well as gliding movements within narrow limits, arthrodial.The TMJ has a combination of hinging and sliding motions, making this joint among the most complicated of the human body. As stated in the National Instition of Dental and Craniofacial Research brochure on TMJ disorders, researchers agree that conditions for disorders of the TMJ and chewing muscles fall into three main categories: “1)Myofascial pain involves discomfort or pain in the muscles that control jaw function, 2)Internal derangement of the joint involves a displaced disc, dislocated jaw, or...
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...Fibromyalgia: The Pathophysiology Abstract The mystery surrounding fibromyalgia has been long and tedious. At first neurology did not want to claim it saying it was a psychiatric problem, then psychiatric said no the pain of the disease gives you depression and anxiety , and they pushed it off to musculoskeletal system. Where ever it starts, for the patient, the pain is real, it’s their perception. It’s not up to us to judge, but up to us to help ease the pain, and hopefully one day find a cure. But first we must understand how it manifests. With no concrete scientific evidence and only theories to date, we can at least see ways to help ease the pain; therapies to help make the patients more active and have a better quality of life. Fibromyalgia: The Pathophysiology Much debate of Fibromyalgia has existed since the first diagnosis. Some people are lead to believe that it replaced Chronic Pain Syndrome and/or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Did it, we will examine that here. Depending on who you talk to Fibromyalgia exists, Endocrinology says no and Neurology says yes. Who’s right, which is what we will find out? What we do know; “Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal syndrome characterized by widespread joint and muscle pain, fatigue, and tender points” (McCance RN & Huether RN, 2010, p. 1606). If that is Fibromyalgia does that not describe Chronic Pain Syndrome? Well yes and no, Chronic Pain Syndrome usually stays, is always with you all the time, whereas Fibromyalgia...
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...Fibromyalgia Jamie A Cothran Mod 04 writing assignement Fibromyalgia: The Pathophysiology Abstract The mystery surrounding fibromyalgia has been long and tedious. At first neurology did not want to claim it saying it was a psychiatric problem, then psychiatric said no the pain of the disease gives you depression and anxiety , and they pushed it off to musculoskeletal system. Where ever it starts, for the patient, the pain is real, it’s their perception. It’s not up to us to judge, but up to us to help ease the pain, and hopefully one day find a cure. But first we must understand how it manifests. With no concrete scientific evidence and only theories to date, we can at least see ways to help ease the pain; therapies to help make the patients more active and have a better quality of life. Fibromyalgia: The Pathophysiology Much debate of Fibromyalgia has existed since the first diagnosis. Some people are lead to believe that it replaced Chronic Pain Syndrome and/or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Did it, we will examine that here. Depending on who you talk to Fibromyalgia exists, Endocrinology says no and Neurology says yes. Who’s right, which is what we will find out? What we do know; “Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal syndrome characterized by widespread joint and muscle pain, fatigue, and tender points” (McCance RN & Huether RN, 2010, p. 1606). If that is Fibromyalgia does that not describe Chronic Pain Syndrome? Well yes and no, Chronic...
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...PART A – Plan the project Most athletes know that getting enough rest after exercise is essential to high-level performance, but many still over train and feel guilty when they take a day off. The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts, and continuous training can actually weaken the strongest athletes. Rest days are critical to sports performance for a variety of reasons. Some are physiological and some are psychological. Rest is physically necessary so that the muscles can repair, rebuild and strengthen. For recreational athletes, building in rest days can help maintain a better balance between home, work and fitness goals. The main objective of my project of this term is to build up a recovery program for athletes. That is what I am gonna try to study into the basics. Sport is not only about performance, there is a lot of other factors that influence the performance, from the psychological aspect to the physiological condition. The recovery phase and rest is one of the main subject that help to improve athlete s performance. Human is not a machine, we all need rest to restart our body again to reach the performance we want. Rest is not only behind higher performance, recovery periods prevent injuries that are caused by overtraining or a trauma. My project is about recovery program for a specific athlete, and how it can influence his performance. I try to build up a recovery program for him, that is suitable for his possibilities and capacities...
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...Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________________ 1. What does meditation stimulate? a. pituitary gland b. parasympathetic c. sympathetic d. adrenals 2. Which BEST defines what occurs in the fight or flight response? a. increase in intestinal movement b. increase in heart rate and blood pressure c. decrease in muscle tension d. decrease in endorphins released 3. Exercise during which the patient does not assist the therapist is called? a. coordination b. resistive c. passive d. active 4. Migraine and cluster headaches are? a. tension headaches b. vascular headaches c. traumatic d. psychogenic 5. What do you do if you are working on a client and he/she complains of pain where you are working? a. say “no pain, no gain” b. back off and continue communicating to be sure they are comfortable now c. stop the massage d. only work areas that don’t cause pain 6. if you are using a technique which requires firm pressure and it’s causing pain, You should? a. have the client qualify the pain and then modify your pressure b. explain to the client why pain is necessary c. continue with the same pressure d. terminate the session 7. What is the best position for massaging a pregnant woman? a. prone b. supine c. on her side d. postural drainage position 8. Which BEST describes the location of the Yin channels? a. anterior b. posterior c. proximal d. distal 9. Where is the center of gravity...
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...[pic] ICAK-USA Research The Following is a Compilation of Applied Kinesiology Research Papers Published in the Collected Papers of the International College of Applied Kinesiology for the year 2005-2006 -- Edited by Scott Cuthbert, D.C. Functional Systems Approach to Central Nervous System Evaluation Richard Belli, D.C., D.A.C.N.B. ABSTRACT Objective: This study investigates the clinical utility of testing functional systems within the central nervous system, compared to testing individual motor nerves with manual muscle testing. Design: Private practice. Study Subjects: Patients were examined by the treating chiropractor from his existing patient pool. Methods: Chiropractic management was decided on by the treating chiropractor. A series of twelve tests were designed to discover disorders of functional systems within the CNS. The tests described were to evaluate the function of 12 systems: 1) spinal cord, 2) myelencephalon/reticular formation, 3) vagal system, 4) trigeminal motor system-muscles of mastication, 5) vestibulospinal system, and bulbo reticular area, 6) reticular formation, 7) diencephalons and gait locomotion system, 8) mesencephalon, 9) cardiac sympathetic autonomic system, 10) pyramidal system, 11) limbic system, 12) sensory system. Results: This chiropractic approach tests the nervous system after provocation of functional systems...
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