Chapter 11+12 Beck Test Flashcards
Deviation of more than ____ increases risk of injury to the wrist
20°
Proper stance/posture aids in
Balance
To conserve energy use ______ when doing deep tissue
Elbows and forearms
Wider tables increase stress on what areas of the body? And why?
Low back and shoulders from reaching too far
Where is your geographical center?
2 inches below the naval
Good posture minimize the stress on what?
The musculoskeletal system
Body mechanics use what three things?
Posture, breathing, and movement
Emotionally being centered has a sense of
Self-assurance
What is the most commonly used stance in massage?
Archer stance
When doing the wheel exercise the left foot is turned out at a ____ angle
45°
What is a good option for clients who wish to remain dressed?
Chair massage
A suitable position for a woman seven months pregnant is
Side lying
Temperature of the massage room
72° to 75°
Where is the opening of a wrap?
At the side
After unwrapping and applying lotion, you must
Maintain contact
When performing a stroke what is your pattern?
General to specific back to general. Superficial to deep to superficial.
Where do you finish your massage?
On the back of the body
When working on the back start
With gliding strokes on the low back
Why do you not put lotion directly from bottle onto client?
It is too cold
What strokes do you use when applying lubricant?
Long superficial gliding strokes
Where is a client touched when turning?
Nowhere
Reason for placing a support under the chest
To take strain off the cervical spine
When doing a general arm massage
Knead from shoulder to wrist
Why do we put a bolster under the ankles when our clients are laying prone?
To prevent hyper extension of the knees
If client is wearing contacts avoid
Strokes around the eyes
Three standard massage positions
Prone, supine, and side lying
Definition of sequence
Refers to the pattern or design of a massage
Sequence is designed so clients change positions how many times?
Only once or twice
A short repeating, gliding stroke, using alternating hands
Shingle Strokes
