EFFLEURAGE
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- Q1
1.What is the French term for the massage technique where the hands skim over the surface of the tissues?
Effleurage
Stroking
Pinching
Kneading
30s - Q2
2.How many manipulations are included in the effleurage group?
One
Two
Three
Four
30s - Q3
3. Which direction must effleurage always follow?
Away from the heart
Towards the heart
Diagonally
In circles
30s - Q4
4. What is the primary purpose of effleurage?
Deep tissue manipulation
Relaxation and warming up tissues
Breaking down scar tissue
Improving joint mobility
30s - Q5
5. What body part is recommended to start effleurage strokes from?
Shoulders
Lower back
Feet
Distal area
30s - Q6
6. Which massage technique involves squeezing between the thumb and fingers?
Effleurage
Pinching
Stroking
Kneading
30s - Q7
7. What is the primary purpose of stroking?
Relaxation and warming up tissues
Deep tissue manipulation
Improving joint mobility
Increasing blood pressure
30s - Q8
8. Which part of the hand is typically used during effleurage?
Fists
Knuckles
Palms
Elbows
30s - Q9
9. How is pressure applied during effleurage?
Maintained evenly throughout the stroke
Increased gradually throughout the stroke
Decreased gradually throughout the stroke
Varied depending on the direction of movement
30s - Q10
10. What is the recommended stance for a massage therapist when performing effleurage from top to bottom?
Walk standing
Stride standing
Sitting
Knealing
30s - Q11
11. Which body part is typically massaged using figure of eight technique?
Head
Shoulders
Forearms
Legs
30s - Q12
12. What is the purpose of pressing the muscles from one hand to the other during back massage?
Increasing blood flow
Stretching muscles
Kneading muscles
Releasing tension
30s - Q13
13.What should be avoided when massaging the area behind the knee?
Using too much pressure
Avoiding pressure altogether
Using knuckles for pressure
Only using fingertips for pressure
30s - Q14
14. Which technique is used in massaging the foot area?
Pinching
Kneading
Pressing and releasing
Stroking
30s - Q15
15. What is recommended for the end of a massage session as part of aftercare?
Applying cold compresses
Stretching exercises
Using mild warm-up massage
Applying hot stones
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