Sports Massage - Qp1

12 Questions | By Jacksonmatthews | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 688

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1.

All effleurage movements should be towards the heart, the lower extremities from the toes upwards and from the fingers to the shoulders.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Petrissage is considered to be the most important movement in massage and in Petrissage the muscles and other tissues are:- (Select Two)
- A.
  
  The nerves, blood vessels, lymph vessels, glands and all the tissues are stimulated.
- B.
  
  By alternate compression and relaxation the lymph is forced out of the spaces and into the lymphatics.
- C.
  
  Very small muscles.
3.

Friction is extremely useful in a circular motion (generally anti-clockwise) on the small muscles that Petrissage is not able to reach.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Tapotement includes many movements which consist of a vibratory nature and include:- (Select Three)
- A.
  
  Tapping
- B.
  
  Hacking
- C.
  
  Beating
- D.
  
  Circular motion
5.

The larynx is vibrated by a thumb and finger being placed on either side of the Thyroid cartilage.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

There are basic movements in massage therapy:- (Select Three)
- A.
  
  Effleurage, an extremely important movement in massage.
- B.
  
  Petrissage is generally a kneading movement applied with pressure.
- C.
  
  Friction, chiefly operated by the thumbs to affect underlying tissues.
- D.
  
  Movements to soothe the nerves
7.

Friction is a firm movement, obviously more forcible than the stroke movement of effleurage.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Effleurage movement may be done with the lightest ______ of the tips of the fingers, or with the whole palm or surface of the hand in different ways, and with various degrees of pressure.
- A.
  
  Touch
- B.
  
  Stroke
9.

Effleurage is used in the beginning of all movements and is used to soothe the______ , inducing relaxation.
- A.
  
  Nervous
- B.
  
  Joints
10.

Petrissage is a deep movement and is used by utilising the thumb and the index finger, or the palms of both hands, and is used mainly on the ______ muscles which biceps and triceps.
- A.
  
  Large
- B.
  
  Short
- C.
  
  Back
11.

Friction is manipulation aimed at loosening hardened ______ around joints and tendons, and it is also good for areas where inflammation has caused an unrequired deposit.
- A.
  
  Tissue
- B.
  
  Skin
12.

Beating is another descriptive phrase and it can also be referred to as ______ , and it is performed by the hands making a sort of scoop or cup which then strikes the muscles under treatment, using a very rapid movement.
- A.
  
  Cupping
- B.
  
  Striking
- C.
  
  Hacking