Massage Theory
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Effleurage is defined as stroking movement in direction of venous return. How many types of strokes does effleurage have?
- A.
3
- B.
2
- C.
1
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 2Explanation
There are two types - Superficial and Deep. Superficial is performed using very light pressure, with hand flexible and full hand contact. Deep refers to depth of pressure on tissue, done again with full hand contact, but with more depth of pressure applied. Return stroke after a deep stroke should be superficial to avoid reversing effects of deep stroke!Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following are the benefits of Effleurage?
- A.
Loosens adherent tissues
- B.
Aids lymphatic circulation
- C.
Speeds up absorption of waste materials
- D.
Promotes relaxation by reflex effect on tissues
- E.
Moves tissues over bone
- F.
Produces localized heat
- G.
Enables client to become accumstomed to therapist's hands
- H.
Increases cellular activity
- I.
Aids venous circulation and return
Correct Answer(s)
B. Aids lymphatic circulation
C. Speeds up absorption of waste materials
D. Promotes relaxation by reflex effect on tissues
G. Enables client to become accumstomed to therapist's hands
I. Aids venous circulation and return -
- 3.
Petrissage is defined as pressure and/or relaxation of pressure, consisting of repeatedly grasping/releasing tissue in a lifting, rolling or pressing fashion. Which of the following types movements are considered as Petrissage?
- A.
Pounding
- B.
Palmar kneading
- C.
Wringing
- D.
Hacking
- E.
Thumb kneading
- F.
Cupping
- G.
Picking up
- H.
Palmar lifting
- I.
Skin rolling
- J.
Vibrations
Correct Answer(s)
B. Palmar kneading
C. Wringing
E. Thumb kneading
G. Picking up
H. Palmar lifting
I. Skin rollingExplanation
In Petrissage, care must be taken not to pinch skin, which is prevented by gently relaxing the pressure as the bulk of tissue diminishes.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Percussive style movements in massage are also known as Vibrations
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
They are known as Tapotement, which are done in a light and brisk fashion using a part or all of hand, depending on the type of movement.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The benefits of Petrissage are...
- A.
Very stimulating, causes erythema
- B.
Stimulates local nerve endings
- C.
Aids venous circulation
- D.
Enables client to become accustomed to therapist's hands
- E.
Moves the tissue over bone
- F.
Loosens adherent tissue
- G.
Increases lymphatic flow
- H.
Improves absorption of substances within tissues
Correct Answer(s)
C. Aids venous circulation
E. Moves the tissue over bone
F. Loosens adherent tissue
G. Increases lymphatic flow
H. Improves absorption of substances within tissues -
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The beneficial effects of Tapotement are...
- A.
Very stimulating, causes erythema
- B.
Loosens adherent tissue
- C.
Produces localised heat
- D.
Increases cellular activity
- E.
Aids venous return
- F.
Moves tissue over bone
- G.
Stimulates muscle fibres
Correct Answer(s)
A. Very stimulating, causes erythema
C. Produces localised heat
D. Increases cellular activity
G. Stimulates muscle fibres -
- 7.
When performing wringing, the therapist's body posture should be walk-standing
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Walk-standing is required when some form of rocking of body weight is required between the two legs. In the case of wringing, the legs are firmly in one position in a slightly squatted position. This position is called Stride-standing.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Frictions are performed with either palms, fingers or thumbs., with which superficial tissue is moved over the underlying structures. Hands are kept in firm contact whilst performing small circular movements in a restricted area. Movement applied in direction which produces tension on tissues so as to loosen it. Pressure should not be too firm. The benefits of frictions are:
- A.
Increase blood circulation
- B.
Loosen adherent tissue
- C.
Greatly increase localised circulation
- D.
Speed cellular activity
- E.
Stimulate local nerve endings
- F.
Aids venous/lymph return
Correct Answer(s)
B. Loosen adherent tissue
C. Greatly increase localised circulation
D. Speed cellular activity -
- 9.
Vibrations are rapid muscular contractions of therapist's arms being transmitted through fingers, producing highly stimulating, shaking type movement. They are usually applied on areas overlying muscular motor points. The benefits of vibrations are...
- A.
Increase in blood circulation
- B.
Stimulate localised nerve endings
- C.
Loosen tissue from bone
- D.
Improves absorption of substances
Correct Answer(s)
A. Increase in blood circulation
B. Stimulate localised nerve endings -
- 10.
Which of the listed entries are contra-indications to massage?
- A.
Skin diseases
- B.
Sore body muscles
- C.
Heart disorders
- D.
Infectious skin disorders
- E.
Unidentified swellings or lumps
- F.
Headaches/migranes
- G.
Raised blood pressure, fever, pyrexia
- H.
Oedema
- I.
Burns/sunburn
- J.
Vascular conditions such as history of thrombosis, severe varicose veins
Correct Answer(s)
A. Skin diseases
C. Heart disorders
D. Infectious skin disorders
E. Unidentified swellings or lumps
G. Raised blood pressure, fever, pyrexia
H. Oedema
I. Burns/sunburn
J. Vascular conditions such as history of thrombosis, severe varicose veins -
- 11.
Some of the more obvious benefits of massage are:- Improving of blood circulation, hasten interchange of oxygen, nutrients, etc..- Relieve muscular tension- Increase lymphatic circulation- Is deeply relaxing, gives sense of well-being- Improve skin tone and elasticityWhich other beneficial effects of massage are listed below?
- A.
Causes hyperaemia, temporarily increase heat in area of treatment
- B.
Causes slight desquamationm, improving skin's texture
- C.
Improves blood pressure conditions
- D.
Stimulates and soothes nerve endings
- E.
Softens fatty tissue deposits
- F.
Reduces the effects of non-contagious skin conditions
- G.
Reduces and helps prevent stress-related disorders
Correct Answer(s)
A. Causes hyperaemia, temporarily increase heat in area of treatment
B. Causes slight desquamationm, improving skin's texture
D. Stimulates and soothes nerve endings
E. Softens fatty tissue deposits
G. Reduces and helps prevent stress-related disorders -
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