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Theory of Massage

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  • Q1
    Effleurage is a massage movement applied in a:
    light pinching manner
    heavy tapping manner
    light stroking manner
    deep rolling manner
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  • Q2
    Petrissage is what type of massage movement?
    friction
    tapotement
    kneading
    percussion
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  • Q3
    Friction in massage involves the use of:
    vibratory movements
    light stroking movements
    deep rubbing movements
    slapping movements
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  • Q4
    The immediate effects of massage are first noticed on the:
    skin
    bone tissue
    muscles
    mucous membranes
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  • Q5
    Massage serves to stimulate, tone, and strengthen the:
    muscles
    nerves
    lymph glands
    blood circulation
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  • Q6
    All massage movements are used for their stimulating or invigorating effects except:
    friction
    effleurage
    petrissage
    tapotement
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  • Q7
    Tapotement is what type of massage movement?
    pinching
    friction
    vibration
    tapping
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  • Q8
    One purpose of tapotement is to:
    slow down glandular activity
    soothe and relax the client
    wake the client up
    tone muscles and give a healthy glow
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  • Q9
    The direction of massage movements should be from:
    origin to insertion
    belly to insertion
    insertion to origin
    belly to origin
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  • Q10
    Massage should not be given when:
    albinism is present
    freckles or moles are present
    muscle tightness is present
    abrasions are present
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  • Q11
    Massage should not be given during what health condition:
    stroke
    all of these
    heart condition
    high blood pressure
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  • Q12
    To avoid drag and damage to the skin during massage, you should:
    apply oil or cream
    move the skin in various directions
    work from origin to insertion
    keep your hands dry
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  • Q13
    You don't apply pressure with what massage movement?
    effleurage
    vibration
    petrissage
    friction
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  • Q14
    By pausing on these areas, you can create extra relaxation for the client:
    muscle insertion
    muscle origin
    sensory nerves
    motor nerve points
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  • Q15
    Normal skin will benefit best from a massage given:
    weekly
    daily
    monthly
    every other month
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  • Q16
    The most important movement in deeply stimulating nerves, muscles, glands, and promoting blood circulation is:
    joint movements
    effleurage
    petrissage
    friction
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  • Q17
    The 1st and last movements that should be used in massage are:
    tapotement
    petrissage
    friction
    effleurage
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  • Q18
    When massaging, it is important to have knowledge of:
    biology
    anatomy
    chemistry
    etiology
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  • Q19
    All of the following should be done during a massage except:
    use a light, easy touch throughout the entire massage
    use a spatula to remove products
    use feather like movements if you need to break contact
    emulsify your products
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  • Q20
    All of the following are benefits of massage except:
    toned muscles
    stimulated blood circulation
    soothed nerves
    decreased circulation
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