Review questions for nationals
Fire
Earth
Wind
Water
Gliding
Deep compression
Transverse friction
Vibration
Explain the psoriasis is contagious and you must reschedule massage
Ask them to cleanse the area thoroughly with bacterial soap and massage the area
Complete the massage but avoid the affected area
None of the above
Proceed with caution, but complete the massage, working lightly over affected area
Explain that you want to research and consult with her doctor because certain conditions are contraindicated; reschedule the massage
Proceed with massage, but do energy work instead of swedish
None of the above.
Balancing the chi (energy) through invisible channels (meridians)
Yin and yang, governing forces (energy) within the universe
Diagnosis of illness through qualities of the pulse and condition of the tongue
All of the above
Clean the affected area with alcohol and massage the area
Avoid the area and proceed with the massage
Explain to the client what they need to do to treat the area
Explain what you suspect and politely reschedule the massage. suggest the client see her doctor for treatment
Place pillow under her abdomen
Place more pillows under her feet
Ask her to breathe into the pain and it will go away
None of the above
Explain that you cannot do deep work, but swedish could help relax musculature and proceed with massage
Treat with NMT routine for cervical area
Work the area with cross fiber friction
Refer to and reschedule the massage after his consulting with the physician
Ying and yang are opposite but complimentary forces
Yin is located on the posterior body and yang on the anterior
GB21 is located midway between shoulder and C7
LI120 is a point you would work for sinus and allergy conditions
Trager is a method of re-education through movement and the experiences affect the central nervous system, causing relaxation
Trigger point therapy is a gently, energy technique quieting the nervous system
Reiki is a technique base on chi and spiritual tradition; the practitioner gently places their hands on the clients body
Therapeutic touch, sometimes called "laying on of hands" is gentle and non invasive, using meditation and dispersing blocked energy, often being done above the clients body
Carotid artery
Internal jugular vein
Vagus nerve
All of the above
Rolfing
Hellerwork
Trager
Jin shin do
Spleen and stomach
Gall bladder and liver
Kidney and urinary bladder
Lung and large intestine
Femoral triangle
Brachial plexus
Subclavian artery
All of the above
Refuse to work on them unless they complete the form
Reschedule the session and ask them to fill out the form at home
Continue to ask questions, if the client gives you all the necessary information, proceed with massage
Proceed with the massage and ask them to fill out the form and mail it to you
Turn him on his side
Ask him to breathe into the pain and it will go away
Place pillow under knees
Stop the massage
Endorphin release
The mechanical affects on muscle tone
The removal of toxins from the muscle tissue
The affect on never impulses involved in resetting musle tone
Tell the client you think the mole may be cancerous and should have a doctor look at it immediately
Do not massage the immediate area
Explain to him that you have noticed a sudden change in the moles appearance; suggest he may want to have a doctor examine it just to be on the safe side. (avoid immediate area)
Massage the area since moles are not contagious
Varicose veins occur when a vein is enlarged and stretched due to prolonged back pressure in the vein
Massage proximal to the area, is not contraindicated but obtain Dr.'s ok
It is ok to massage the area if you use very light gliding strokes
Varicose veins occur mainly in the superficial leg veins
Joint movement assessment
Palpation of the affected area
Myofascial release techniques
Stretching
Disruption of adhesions and stretching the muscle
Increased cellular metabolism
Reduction in pain by affecting the nervous system
Reduction in noxious stimulation of the nervous system, lowering stress
Unscented deodorant
Oral hygiene
Clean hands and nails
Professional image
Re establish circulation which aids in recovery from negative affects of activity
Stimulate circulation
Warm tissue
Calm nervous tension
Post acute bursitis
Acute whiplash
Arteriorosclerosis
Lyme disease
Massage increases cell metabolism and hastens healing
Massage interrupts noxious stimulation to nerve activity and helps reduce pain
Massage breaks up and reduces cellulite
Massaeg affects neurological chemical activity causing arteriolar and capillary dilation, increased skin temperature, and localized skin hyperemia
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