Body Massage Flashcards
Which one of the following is a petrissage technique?
Pounding
Hacking
Ironing
Beating
Ironing
Which one of the following is the main reason why ultra-violet should be avoided following a massage with pre-blended oil?
Uneven tan
Burning
Allergic reaction
Urticaria
Burning
If a client wants an uplifting, stimulating massage, which two techniques should be increased?
Effleurage and vibrations
Friction and petrissage
Petrissage and effleurage
Friction and vibrations
Friction and petrissage
Which one of the following massage techniques produces rapid erythema?
Effleurage
Vibrations
Compression
Friction
Friction
What must you avoid during a forearm massage?
Movements towards the heart
Movements away from the heart
Working over bony areas
Pressure over the spine
Working over bony areas
Which one of the following is a contra-indication to a body massage treatment?
Eczema
Psoriasis
Broken skin
Urticaria
Urticaria
Which one of the following is a characteristic of an endomorph?
Narrow shoulders and hips
Tendency to gain weight
Low percentage of body fat
Sturdy straight shoulders
Tendency to gain weight
What is the type of movement used when you transfer from one massage movement to another?
Rolling movement
Transfer of movement
Linking movement
Rotating movement
Linking movement
Which one of the following is a contra-indication to abdominal massage?
Excessively hairy skin
Loose crepy skin
Very thin clients
Menstruation
Menstruation
What is the correct therapist posture for providing massage?
Knees bent, back straight, both feet on the floor
Knees bent and rock between the legs
Back straight, keeping one foot in contact with the floor
Back straight and apply pressure with your arms
Knees bent, back straight, both feet on the floor
Who has the responsibility to maintain good health and safety practices within your workplace?
Everyone at your place of work has responsibilities to maintain a safe and healthy working environment including employers, employees and contracted workers (electricians, plumbers, agency workers, etc).
Identify areas that need to be considered in order to provide a working environment conducive to massage.
- Temperature
- Ventilation
- Lighting
- Privacy
- Volume and type of music/sounds
- Pleasant aroma.
State what should be considered when aiming to implement eco-friendly and sustainable working practices within a salon.
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- Reducing and managing waste
- Reducing energy usage
- Reducing water usage
- Preventing pollution
- Recycled/eco-friendly furniture
- Environmentally friendly products and packaging
- Environmentally responsible domestic products
Name the three body types you are likely to encounter when providing massage.
- Endomorph
- Mesomorph
- Ectomorph.
State four massage mediums that can be used during a treatment to the benefit of the client.
- Base oil
- Wax
- Cream
- Powder
- Gel
- Pre-blended oil.
Define the term cross-infection.
The transfer of harmful micro-organisms, for example, bacteria and viruses, between people (eg clients and therapist), products and equipment. These micro-organisms can cause illness and infection.
State the difference between a hazard and a risk.
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- Hazards have the potential to cause damage, harm or injury.
- Risk is how likely it is that an individual suffers damage, harm or injury when exposed to a hazard
When performing a back massage care should be taken over which area of the urinary system:
a) Sacrum
b) Kidneys
c) Bladder
d) Psoas
b) Kidneys
Which of the following is a growth hormone
a) Oestrogen- female hormone
b) Prolactin- milk production
c) Somatatrophin
d) Thyroxine = deals with metabolism
c) Somatatrophin
Angina can be described as:
a) A clot formed in the veins which travels to the lungs
b) Chest pains affecting arm and jaw
c) Decay of tissues due to a lack of blood supply
d) Excessive accumulation of fluid in the body tissues
b) Chest pains affecting arm and jaw
Crohns disease is inflammation of the:
a) Veins
b) Bowel
c) Stomach
d) Arteries
b) Bowel
Percussion movements stimulate vaso-dilation of the capillaries
true/false
true
Effleurage helps soothe sensory nerve endings
true/false
true
Client records held on a computer must be password protected
true/false
true
Therapist carrying out a body massage must have public liability insurance
true/false
true
Effleurage causes muscles to relax
true/false
true
Body massage causes muscle to contract true/false
false
The effect of body massage on the skeleton is:
a) Improved collagen production
b) Stimulates blood to periostium
c) Stimulates production of enzymes
d) Stimulates production of hormones
b) Stimulates blood to periostium
The effect of body massage on lymph is:
a) Improves drainage
b) Sebum production
c) Hormone production
d) Temperature regulation
a) Improves drainage
The effect of abdominal massage on the digestive system is
a) Decrease peristalsis of the large intestine
b) Aids movement through the large intestine
c) Aids bile production in the gall bladder= produced in liver, only stored in gall bladder
d) Decreases bile production in the gall bladder
b) Aids movement through the large intestine
Localised erythema during body massage can be caused by
a) Effleurage
b) Hacking
c) Frictions
d) Vibrations
b) Hacking
When massaging the upper leg which lymph nodes do you drain towards
a) Popliteal
b) Axillary
c) Iliac
d) Inguinal
d) Inguinal
How would you describe an Endomorph?
a) Tall, thin, lacking muscle
b) Athletic build, broad shoulders, narrow hips
c) Short, dumpy, small hands and feet, easily puts on weight
c) Short, dumpy, small hands and feet, easily puts on weight
Which two of the following do you consider when selecting a medium?
a) Area of the body being massaged
b) Skin type
c) Skin allergies
d) Cost of product
b) Skin type
c) Skin allergies
Which vitamin is produced by the skin on contact with ultra-violet?
a) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin B
c) Vitamin D
d) Vitamin E
c) Vitamin D
An effect of massage on the skin is
a) Increased secretion of sebum
b) Increased excretion of sebum
c) Decreased excretion of sebum
d) Decreased secretion of sebum
a) Increased secretion of sebum
The use of a gyratory massager would be good for
a) Soft fat areas of the body
b) Hard fat areas and sensitive parts of the body
c) Gluteals and hard fat areas
d) Cellulite and soft fat areas
c) Gluteals and hard fat areas
What is the effect of hormones on the body?
a) To excite a response in target organs
b) To alter body temperature
c) To increase circulation
d) To increase the rate waste is broken down in the lymphatic system
a) To excite a response in target organs
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an Auto-Immune disease? True/False
True
G5 would be good for desquamation and on hard, pimply skin True/False
True
Pre- heating the skin before a massage
a) Tones the muscles and makes massage more effective
b) Warms and relaxes the muscles
c) Warms the muscles and makes massage more effective
d) Shortens the amount of time you need to spend massaging
b) Warms and relaxes the muscles
Which of the following would prevent a body massage?
a) Herpes Simplex
b) Impetigo
c) Eye infection
d) DVT
e) All of the above
e) All of the above
Which of the following would restrict a body massage?
a) Eye infection
b) Varicose veins
c) DVT
d) Impetigo
b) Varicose veins
Which of the following is a psychological effect of infra red?
a) Agitation
b) Relaxation
c) Pain relief
d) Relaxed muscles
b) Relaxation
A stimulating massage would benefit
a) Aching muscles
b) Nervous tension
c) Poor circulation
d) Muscular tension
c) Poor circulation
A disorder of the pancreas is
a) Diabetes
b) Chronns disease
c) Fibro-myalgia
d) Pityriasis rosea
a) Diabetes
What condition would benefit from a stimulating massage?
a) Stress
b) High blood pressure
c) Dry skin
d) Sluggish circulation
d) Sluggish circulation
What is being described? = dimpled cells with high fluid density found in subcutaneous layer
Cellulite
Which vertebrae are affected with a kyphosis?
a) Sacral
b) Lumbar
c) Cervical
d) Thoracic
d) Thoracic
How can massage affect the digestive system
a) Encourages movement through small intestine
b) Encourages movement through large intestine
c) Encourages production of bile
d) Encourages secretion of digestive enzymes
b) Encourages movement through large intestine
Which endocrine gland is responsible for growth?
a) Pituitary
b) Thyroid
c) Adrenals
d) Parathyroid
a) Pituitary
