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BODY ELECTRICAL

UNIT 307Lesson 3

11.2.15

LEARNING OBJECTIVESBy the end of the lesson today you will be able to …….1. Identify the benefits and effects of a vacuum

suction treatment2. Describe how the machine works3. Describe key contra-indications to treatment4. Demonstrate treatment to the legs adhering

to health and safety guidelines5. Locate and name key lymph nodes of the

body6. State the function of the lymphatic system7. Evaluate own performance

KEYWORDS Oedema Vaso-dilation Ventouse Lymphatic drainage Lymph nodes

LAST WEEKS HOMEWORK; LYMPHATICS1. What are the functions of the

lymphatic system?2. What is the composition of lymph?3. What structures are within the system?4. Identify name and location of lymph

nodes of the body

Print off from diagrams lymph nodes

Order in birthdays then number 1 2 3 4 and put in groups to discuss and make notes then split into new groups to teach others followed by direct questionning to check learning

CELLULITE It is normal fat

beneath the skin surface

Fat appears bumpy as it is pushed against connective tissue causing skin above it to pucker

More common in females and can be hereditary

CAUSES Poor diet Fad dieting Hormonal changes Slow metabolism Lack of physical

exercise Dehydration Total body fat Thickness and colour

of skin (more noticeable on paler skin)

Benefits of treatment Helps to improve and

reduce areas of cellulite

Improves local accumulation of non medical oedema

Reduces fatty deposits to localised areas

Helps to reduce fatty deposits over neck and shoulder area, such as in Dowagers hump

EFFECTS ON BODY SYSTEMS

1. Lymphatic Blood

CONTRA INDICATIONS Loose crepey paper skin Thin skin Broken capillaries Varicose veins Bruising Recent scar tissue Overly hair areas

HOMEWORK Complete revision on the lymphatic

system and prepare your dice for after half term