This quiz covers theoretical and practical aspects of massage and bodywork, focusing on treatment protocols, contraindications, and specific techniques like Shiatsu.
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
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Changes in breathing patterns
Flinching or tightening of muscles
Verbal feedback
All of the above
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Unscented deodorant
Oral hygiene
Clean hands and nails
Professional image
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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
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Turn him on his side
Ask him to breathe into the pain and it will go away
Place pillow under knees
Stop the massage
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Affecting the cause - nociceptive stimulation
Affecting the processing of noxious stimulation
Affecting the conduction of pain impulses
All of the above
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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
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Joint movement assessment
Palpation of the affected area
Myofascial release techniques
Stretching
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Penetrate the tissue gradually and release gradually
Keep her thumbs in alignment with the wrists
Apply pressure from her body, not just the thumbs
All of the above
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Broadening of the fibrous muscle tissue
Breaking down fibrous adhesions
Restoring mobility
All of the above
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Tapotement
Kneading
Fast, rhythmical gliding
Slow, rhythmical gliding
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RICE as needed. rest until injury is healed
Correct your body mechanics when massaging
Use flexibility and strengthening exercises as a preventative measure
All of the above
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Is applied by prolonged light pressure
Often uses skin rolling to prepare the tissue
Warms the tissue and releases restrictions between layers of connective tissue
All of the above
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Proceed with swedish for relaxation
Questions him and attempt to determine what is causing his fatigue and recommend a treatment
Get more information before proceeding with the massage
Explain to the client that you must reschedule the massage and refer to appropriate health care professional.
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Areas which warrant special precautions
Areas with underlying anatomical structures that may be damaged by massage
Areas of major nerves, vessels, arteries, and organs that are exposed
All of the above
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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.
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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
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Carotid artery
Internal jugular vein
Vagus nerve
All of the above
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Fire
Earth
Wind
Water
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Gliding strokes which follow the ascending, transverse and descending colon
Compression over the upper abdomen
Vibration over the lower abdomen
Tapotement over the low back area
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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
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Passive
Active resisted
Active
PNF
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Vibration
Petrissage
Deep gliding
Slow gliding
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The most widely used massage stroke
Lifting, grasping, rolling and compressing
Direct pressure on the skin with no gliding
Deep, gliding unindirectional stroke
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Temporarily reduce anxiety/stress due to changes in clients breathing
Relax contracted musculature of the accessory muscles which become involved with assisted breathing
Temporarily increase rib cage mobility by relaxing intercostals
All of the above
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Cubital area of elbow
Medial brachium
Ulnar notch of elbow
All of the above
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Movement of the edema fluid from the tissues to the blood
An increase in urine output
An increase in blood flow to the area
All of the above
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Re establish circulation which aids in recovery from negative affects of activity
Stimulate circulation
Warm tissue
Calm nervous tension
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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
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Spleen and stomach
Gall bladder and liver
Kidney and urinary bladder
Lung and large intestine
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Kneading
Vibration
Gliding
Tapotement
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Having the client participate by contracting the muscles involved
Having the client perform a motion with the assistance of the therapist
Having the client remain relaxed while the therapist stretches and moves the body part
None of the above
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Increased cellular metabolism
Localized skin hyperemia
Increase in skin temp
None of the above
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Careful notes help you assess and develop a treatment plan
Information received gives you medical history and helps recognize any contraindications or precautions
To get to know your client and specific needs
Obtaining all necessary client information can help protect the therapist if there is a malpractice suit
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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
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Connective tissue massage (myofascial release, friction, kneading)
Light vibration
Percussive strokes
None of the above
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A therapist should bend at the knees and keep back straight
Good body mechanics, while important to the therapists well being, really do not affect the massage itself
Hands and elbows should remain close to the body, with shoulders and wrists relaxed.
Proper balance on both feet, with knees flexed and using legs, pelvis, and torso to provide the required leverage, gives the therapist the strength needed to apply pressure
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Femoral triangle
Brachial plexus
Subclavian artery
All of the above
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Primarily used to reach deeper tissue, especially around the joint spaces and bony prominances
Often beneficial in post event sports massage
The primary stroke used to re-establish circulation
Only applied perpendicular to the muscle fiber
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Post acute bursitis
Acute whiplash
Arteriorosclerosis
Lyme disease
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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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Gluteal area
Upper lumbar, inferior to ribs
Posterior lower extremities
Thoracic area
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Hacking/cupping
Slapping/tapping
Pincement/beating
Chucking/popping
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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
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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
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Gliding
Deep compression
Transverse friction
Vibration
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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
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Wrinkles
Sinus congestion
Beautify and condition of skin
All of the above
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