Test your basic knowledge |

Classification Of Massage Movements

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Passive - client lays relaxed are.O.M. (range of motion)






2. A) Clean and Sanitary b) Hands thoroughly washed c) Nails short and smooth d) Maintain comfortable temp e) No massage after a full meal (it can be done but avoid abdomen area) f) Never deep stroke away from the heart g) Don't work so hard you fatigue






3. Used to reduce adhesions as well as stretch and flush muscle tissue.






4. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






5. 1. Archer - Lunge 2. Horse - straddle






6. Flat hand






7. Friction technique:used to induce relaxation. Exactly gentle shake for tissue to let go.






8. Friction technique: Rapid movement back and forth. Used to relax. Stimulate nerve sensation






9. A. Technique b. Duration(time) c. Speed d. Force(Pressure) e. Direction






10. Directed away from the heart






11. A. Remain loose & relaxed - (joints flexed) b. Stay behind the stroke c. Use gravity (mother nature do the work) d. Keep body square e. Triangle principle (Good foundation)






12. Long - light strokes - mostly used at beginning or end of work. Good for warming area - stimulating venous flow and induce relaxation.






13. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






14. The observation of body postures in relation to safe and efficient movement in daily living activites.






15. 1. Physical - point approximately 2; below your navel is your center 2. Psychological - self-assured and emotionally stable (Focused)






16. First and last contact the practitioner has with the client






17. DO NO HARM!!!






18. Friction technique:longitudinal friction - movement of muscle tissue in same direction of muscle fibers. Moving fluid and stretching muscles Man masturbating is chucking






19. Side hand






20. Friction technique:Movement of tissue along its axis - encourage relaxation (play dough)






21. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






22. Assisted - Client moves joint Therapist helps move beyond the apex






23. Bad posture habits cause






24. Latin/Greek;Massa; - Latin;Masso;- Greek Both mean to touch - handle - squeeze - or knead






25. Is an abrupt restriction to a joint movement due to pain






26. Massage technique:Movements in one direction over entire body with hands just above the client's body. Effects energy.






27. Kneading technique - Gentle lift the skin between finger and thumb. Push with finger pull with thumb to loosen fascia and improve movement.






28. Oscillating - Orbital - Thumper(finger tips) various depth and pressure






29. Kneading technique - French- lift - massage - squeezing the tissue






30. Directed towards the heart






31. A. Hostile or aggressive b. Erotic or Sexual c. Appropriate/Therapeutic 1) Mechanical: with the intent of an outcome 2) Expressive: hug - empathy - console






32. Mechanical - machine - Manual






33. Chinese refer to centering as






34. Friction technique:like Indian burn. Back and forth movement with hands close together. Warm and separate tissue.






35. More downward force movement is slower. Stretch and broadening tissue






36. 1. Superficial or Deep - Depth 2. Light or Heavy - Pressure 3. Gentle or Vigorous - Speed






37. Moving two layers against one another to separate tissue and break down adhesions(scar tissue)






38. 1. Intention 2. Emotion - Keep it in check as a therapist.






39. Massage technique:Movement from the center out with light pressure with fingertips to stimulate or sedate nerves. Can be used opening or closing.






40. Friction technique:used to broaden and separate and align tissue.






41. Hand Cupped






42. Is a cushioned limiataion where soft tissue prevents further movement - such as knee flexion






43. 1. Grinding Corn 2. The wheel 3. Advance and retreat..






44. A. Cultural Influences - where people come from matter B. Age C. Gender D. Lifestyle (Experience - such as abuse) E. Spiritual F. Massage- making contact without movement G. Classification






45. Kneading technique- lift and spread the muscles with thenar eminence(lifting and spreading)






46. French for skim or flow






47. Resistive - client apply movement and therapist resist movement PNF Stretch.






48. The systematic application of specific touch techniques - using hands - fingers - or other devices to elicit a desired physical - physiological - or emotional response.






49. Soft Fist






50. Is the change in the quality of the feeling as the end of a movement is achived