MASSAGE FINAL B

A type of bodywork known as ___ uses extensive shaking and rocking to locate and release tension

Which would be the best keyword(s) to use when searching for a specific massage technique?

Informed consent is a way for the practitioner to be more in control of the client’s health practices.

Neuromuscular lesions are usually hypersensitive to _____ and are often associated with trigger points

The ___ lymph node is located at the base of the skull

During the early part of the second trimester, the supine position can be used with a small wedge placed under the ___.

The typical time frame for a full-body massage is ____ minutes at most spas

__often provide special properties that may stimulate, soothe, warm, cool, or provide special nutrients to area massaged

Which one of the following is a sign of disengagement during infant massage?

When a client tries to personalize the therapeutic relationship, it is known as _______.

Properly applied prenatal massage will not help to _____

Being aware of good posture and body alignment will help minimize stress on the _______ system and reduce injury.

All of the following are percussion movements except...

The therapist gathers _____ information from history taking, observation, interview, or assessment procedures.

The _____ is the vehicle practitioners use to document the work they have done with the client

The person answering your business telephone should not _____.

A __ is an itchy, swollen lesion,such as an insect bite that lasts only a few hours

Postural muscles

___ oil is not recommended for massage because it tends to dry the skin, deplete nutrients, & clog the pores.

Which is NOT a communication skill?

The practitioner should use _____ movements to apply lubricant efficiently.

_________ anemia is the result of excessive blood loss either from wounds or internal bleeding

The adrenal glands are located:

____________________ end feel is a bone against bone feeling.

The ability to locate, comprehend, and evaluate valid information and, if applicable, apply it to clinical practice is

Which is an aspect of yang?

Therapists working in a hospital do not have to be knowledgeable about medical equip and pathologies

Which massage technique has a sedative effect on the peripheral nerve receptors?

All clients enjoy relaxing music playing in the background of the massage area.

The modern term for Chinese massage is Tuina, which literally means:

The ____ exercise helps the practitioner reach the full length of a client's body part by shifting weight between feet.

the _ plane divides the body into front and back

Which step of therapeutic procedure examines the outcome of the session in regard to the effectiveness of the procedure?

The reflexology technique that involves pressing the toes between your thumb and finger is called _____.

Observation includes watching how clients do all of the following EXCEPT

Systemic circulation is blood circulation from the left side of the heart,through the body and back to the heart

It is estimated that superficial lymph circulation accounts for approximately _____ percent of the lymph in the body.

A mud or clay wrap may be used to ___

_____ is considered a torsion method of massage

Inert tissues are fibrous tissues that have tension placed on them during muscular contractions.

BOUNDARIES ARE NOT

A(n) _____ is a protrusion of an organ or part of an organ through an opening in the abdominal wall surrounding it.

To start an aromatherapy wrap, the therapist places a drop of essential oil on a fingertip and _____.

Which massage technique treats the bones and membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

The _____ barrier represents the extent of easy movement allowed during passive or active movements

Assessment of the ____ and pulse diagnosis are the most frequently used forms of TCM assessment

_____ is based on acupuncture theory but without the use of needles.

In reflexology, there are _____ zones that run longitudinally from the top of the head to the hands and feet.

In the treatment setting, only the practitioner's hands make contact with the client.

Which one of the following is NOT a way to personalize the practitioner/client connection during the consultation?

If you operate your massage practice out of your home, which type of insurance provides coverage if a client is injured

All of the following are therapeutic modalities used by massage therapists to reduce trigger-point activity EXCEPT

The suffix meaning painful condition is:

De Medicina, written by _____, deals extensively with prevention and therapeutics using massage, exercise, and bathing.

If the athlete has a strained hamstring, what should the practitioner do first when applying massage?

A surface is considered properly cleaned when ______.

You would need to update a client’s health history form if he or she_____.

These drugs are used to lower glucose levels in persons with impaired metabolism of carbohydrates.

What are the two main divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a diagnosis of AIDS is made when ______.

When a client exhibits optimal posture, the postural muscles _____.

Washing and brushing the nails of both hands should take about ______

_____ massage is massage to recover from injury more quickly with less chance of reinjury.

The benefits of position release are _ & a neurological resetting of the proprioceptive mechanisms.

A local distension or ballooning of an artery due to a weakening wall is called a(n) _____.

Forms the hard bone in the shafts of long bones and is found along the outside of flat bones.

Any physical, emotional, or mental condition that may cause a particular massage treatment to be unsafe is called...

the board certification credential does not

_____ fibers are the most abundant fibers in most connective tissue.

Drugs used to prevent coughing in patients who have a nonproductive cough are called _____.

__ &norepinephrine are produced in the adrenal medulla & excreted into bloodstream in response

All of the following are dry heat modalities except

When applying the cross-handed stretch, the therapist senses a line of resistance and moves away from it.

Moving beyond the ______ barrier would result in tissue damage

Found in the pancreas, the __________ produce insulin and glucagon.

All of the following are movement techniques except _____.

Which question should the massage therapist ask to get clues about what area of the client’s body may be carrying stress

For clients with visual impairments, massage considerations include all of the following except _____.

The juncture of the internal jugular and subclavian veins is called the

_____ is the scientific study of muscular activity and mechanics of body movement.

_____ is the direct exchange of heat when the surface of the body is in direct contact with the thermal agent.

A zygote is created when two __________ unite.

When performing the wheel exercise, ___

Hydrotherapy is used in rehabilitation massage to

Regular supervision offers a way to improve therapeutic relationshis with clients

Which term do the Japanese use when referring to the points of stimulation in the body?

___ effects are produced by any of a variety of products added to bath water (salt, epsom etc)

Terry cloth wraps for male clients are designed to fasten ____.

fluid secreted by the eccrine glands is mostly

_____ techniques are not used 2 reduce fibrosis, eliminate trigger points, or restore contractile muscle tissue 2 normal

The study of the gross structure of the body or the study of an organism and the interrelations of its parts is called

From the right ventricle, blood is pumped to the

It should take about two hours to perform a therapeutic full-body massage

___ is used over delicate, sensitive areas such as the face

1500 Health Insurance Claim form ideally should be filled out _.

When applying training massage to treat a triceps strain, the practitioner should end with ____