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Body Massage Mid Term Exam Review Flashcards

1
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Define Anterior

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(ventral, front) near to the front of the body.

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Define Posterior

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(dorsal, back) near to the back of the body.

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Define Superior

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(cephalic, cranial, above) toward the head or upper part of the body.

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Define Inferior

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(caudal, below) toward the feet or lower part of the body

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5
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Define Medial

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Toward the median plane of the body

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6
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Define Lateral

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Farther away from the median plane

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7
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Define Volar

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Palm of hand

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8
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Define Plantar

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Sole of foot

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9
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Define Proximal

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Nearer to the trunk or point of origin

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Define Distal

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Farther from the trunk or point of origin

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11
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Define Superficial

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Nearer to the surface

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12
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Define Deep

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Farther from the surface

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13
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Define Ipsilateral

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Same side

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14
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Define Contralateral

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Opposite side

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15
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Define Unilateral

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One side only

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16
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Define Bilateral

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Both sides

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17
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How would you help your client turn over on your table discreetly, and avoid getting tangled in sheets?

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  • Remove or adjust pillows (bring arms close and lift abdomen if you abdomen pillow to remove)
  • Hold sheet in place in a tent-like formation and instruct the client by tapping the shoulder furthest away from you to turn towards you slowly and carefully so they don’t roll off the table.
  • Once client is rolled over, place sheets/blankets back on top of client and give them back/replace any necessary pillows.
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18
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How should your posture be when working on small specific areas?

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  • Weight is balanced on both feet

- Back straight, bending the knees and hips

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19
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How can you accomplish more pressure when working on large areas, and avoid burnout?

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  • Shift your weight from foot to foot
  • When applying pressure and achieving depth it is easier to use your body weight rather than using your muscle strength in your forearms.
20
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List 5 points to achieve the ideal massage environment

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  • Calm and soothing tone when speaking
  • Soothing music
  • Dim, warm lighting
  • Calming colour scheme in the treatment room
  • Relaxing breathing techniques
  • Essential oils
21
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List contraindications to massage.

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  • Systemic contagious/infectious diseases
  • Contagious skin disease - not confined to one area
  • Significant fever
  • People with bleeding disorders (avoid vigorous massage)
  • Severe unstable hypertension
  • Acute conditions requiring first aid or medical attention.
22
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What are some precautions to massage.

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  • Recent injury
  • Pregnancy (consult dr.)
  • Cancer (consult dr.)
  • Elderly people (apply lighter pressure)
23
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Define massage

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The manipulation of soft tissue and joints for theraputic purpose

24
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Your hands should always be washed before and after a treatment. What else should you be aware of to have ideal hands for a treatment?

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  • Warm and dry - ensure a gentle touch

- Short fingernails - avoid scratching client

25
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List 4 purposes of massage.

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  • Relaxes/stimulates nervous system and muscles
  • Increases circulation of blood and lymph
  • Improves mind/body awareness
  • Overall sense of relaxation by decreasing stress
26
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List and describe the components on massage manipulations.

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Direction - always toward the heart
Pressure - should be adjusted to the contours of the body - not too soft so as to tickle, and not too hard so as to cause pain.
Rhythm - should be even, smooth, and flowing - maintain contact as much as possible.
Rate - depends on effect you wish to achieve (fast = stimulate, slow = soothing)

27
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List 4 petrissage manipulations

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  • Wringing
  • Picking up
  • Kneading
  • Muscle squeezing
28
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Petrissage should only be done after the muscles are _______ and _______.

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Petrissage should only be done after the muscles are WARM and RELAXED.

29
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List 4 points effleurage is used for?

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  • Introduces client to touch
  • Apply oil/lotion
  • As a transitional movement between techniques
  • Drain a previously worked area
30
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True or false. No pressure is applied when performing stroking.

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True

31
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List 5 regards for feedback you should ask your client before performing any treatment.

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  • Pressure
  • Comfort
  • Warmth
  • Pain
  • Tenderness
32
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Define effleurage

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  • Strokes that glide, light flowing movement
33
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Define petrissage

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  • Strokes that knead

- Deeper manipulation, which is primarily used for stretching tightened muscles.

34
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Define tapoment

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A striking motion

35
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Define friction

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A compressing motion

36
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Describe vibration

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A stroking or vibrating motion

37
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What are the requirements of a body worker?

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  • Proper etiquette and tact
  • Developed hands
  • Patience
  • See to the comfort of the client by choosing a position that will give the most relaxation.
38
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What are some appearance guidelines of a body worker?

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  • Avoid long, loose sleeves that may drag on the client
  • Remove all jewellery to avoid possibly scratching the client.
  • Tie back long hair to keep out of the way
  • Avoid bad breath, body odour, perfume, smoke, etc.
  • Maintain a pleasant and optimistic personality
  • Practice a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and exercise
39
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How would you get a room ready for a massage?

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  • Room should be warm (75 F)
  • Fresh air, but no drafts
  • Lighting - soft, try to incorporate natural light
  • Background music - quiet and relaxing
  • Private/comfortable, yet professional
  • Washroom close by
40
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Why is asking for feedback important?

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Feedback - essential to all treatments

  • Constantly ask for feedback regarding: pressure, comfort, warmth, pain and tenderness
  • Pay attention to subtle feedback and non verbal cues
    • Facial expressions, body tensing up, movement of hands/feet/curling toes.
  • Respond to feedback by adapting your treatment
41
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When kneading or muscle squeezing soft tissue is ______.

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Pressed against structures

42
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When wringing or picking up soft tissue is _______.

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Lifted away from structures.

43
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What is stroking?

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Light flowing movement, using only your fingertips.

44
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What is draping used for?

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Tucking/untucking of sheets to make sure client feels safe, secure, comfortable and warm.

45
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True or false. If for any reason you must pause a treatment, you must cover your client completely until you are able to resume treatment.

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True.

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