Chapter 11 & 12 Flashcards
Body mechanics use what?
Posture, breath, and movement
Emotionally, a sense of self-assurance can be achieved by?
Being centered
What is the most commonly used massage stance?
Archer stance
What exercise has you turn your left foot out to a 45° angle?
The wheel
What degree of deviation increases the risk of injury to the wrist?
20°
What do proper stances and posture aid in?
Balance
What can you use to conserve energy for deep tissue?
Elbows and forearms
Wider tables increase stress. Where? Why?
Low back and shoulders; Because you’re reaching too far
Where is your geographical center?
2in. Below your naval
What does good posture minimize the stress on?
Your musculoskeletal system
What is a good choice for clients to remain fully dressed?
Chair massage
What position is good for pregnant women?
Side-Lying
Massage room temperature?
72°-75°
Where should a wrap opening be located?
On the side of the body
After undraping and applying lotion, it is important to do what?
Maintain continual contact
When doing a massage, how do you work?
From general to specific then back to general and from superficial to deep then back to superficial
Where should you finish a massage?
On the back of the body
When applying lubricant to the back, how do you start?
With gliding strokes on the low back
When applying lubricant, what do you avoid and why?
Avoid applying lubricant directly from the bottle because it’s too cold
What type of stroke do you use to apply lubricant to the body?
Long superficial gliding strokes
What should you not do when turning a client?
Touch them
When doing a general arm massage, which direction do you knead?
From shoulder to wrist
How do you take strain off of the cervical spine?
Place support under the chest.
Where do you place a bolster when the client is prone? Why?
Under the ankles; to prevent hyper-extension of the knees.
