body treatments

Question 1

what is the definition of Swedish massage?

Answer 1

manual or mechanical manipulation achieved by rubbing, kneading, or other methods that stimulate metabolism, circulation, and promote relaxation

Question 2

two ways massage affects the muscular system:

Answer 2

relieves muscle stiffness and soreness
reduces pain and swelling

Question 3

two days massage affects the circulatory system:

Answer 3

lessens work on the heart
enhances blood and circulation

Question 4

6 contraindications to massage:

Answer 4

sunburn, open lesions, heart conditions, inflammation,/allergies, cancer, skin disorders

Question 5

what precautions may you take with a diabetic client?

Answer 5

avoid massaging insulin injection sites, be gentle, and aware of temperature

Question 6

what are the 5 classic massage movements?

Answer 6

effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, vibration

Question 7

what are 2 psychological effects of massage

Answer 7

reduces tension and anxiety
renews energy

Question 8

two groups of people likely to be burned by hot stone massage:

Answer 8

children may not speak up and people with thin skin

Question 9

what are two effects of massage on the nervous system?

Answer 9

promotes homeostasis
produces calming effect

Question 10

what are two effects of massage on the integumentary system?

Answer 10

Improves the skin’s elasticity
Improves cell metabolism

Question 11

what are two effects of massage on the skeletal system?

Answer 11

improves posture
improves joint mobility

Question 12

what are two effects massage may have on the digestive system?

Answer 12

improves metabolism
relieves constipation

Question 13

what effect does massage have on the excretory system?

Answer 13

stimulates / increases elimination of toxins and waste

Question 14

what effects may massage have on the endocrine system?

Answer 14

stimulates glandular activity
releases endorphins leaving client with sense of well being

Question 15

what effects may massage have on the reproductive system?

Answer 15

reduces depression and anxiety associated w PMS
reduces fluid retention

Question 16

what effects may massage have on the respiratory system?

Answer 16

helps deepen and normalize breathing patterns
helps relieve congestion in lungs

Question 17

conditions relieved by massage:

Answer 17

headaches, eye strain, fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, tension and anxiety, poor digestion, constipation, mental and physical fatigue, poor circulation, low self confidence, obesity, low metabolism, sluggishness

Question 18

contraindications to massage

Answer 18

inflamed acne, sunburn, windburn, irritation, severe redness, sensitive skin, open cuts, lesions, sores, abrasions, skin disorders, severe/uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, heart conditions, fever, infectious diseases, osteoporosis, varicose veins, phlebitis, edema, cancer, intoxication, hernia, medications, frail/weak, high blood pressure, chronic fatigue.