4 Principles of Massage Flashcards
1
Q
Name the principle which refers to the area of body being treated, the part of the therapists hand being used, and the techniques being used?
A
GENERAL - SPECIFIC - GENERAL
2
Q
Which principle refers to the amount of pressure used, and therefore the level of tissue that is being engaged?
A
SUPERFICIAL - DEEP - SUPERFICIAL
3
Q
Name the principle which refers to the relative location of the work being done?
A
PROXIMAL - DISTAL - PROXIMAL
4
Q
Which principle refers to the method of approach to a problem site (ie- pain, spasm, adhesion etc.)?
A
PERIPHERY - CENTRE - PERIPHERY
5
Q
The direction of pressure is ____________ (towards the heart).
A
CENTRIPETAL
