Chapter 11

Question 0

hands most important massage tools

Answer 0

True

Question 1

Massage is not a physically demanding profession

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Flexible hands aid in working on contours of the client’s body in controlling speed and pressure

Answer 2

True

Question 3

force on body improperly aligned can result in broken bone

Answer 3

true

Question 4

horse stance most comfortable stance when doing petrissage on legs and back

Answer 4

True

Question 5

practitioner should maintain 60 degree angle at shoulder between body and arm

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Chinese term tan tein = centering

Answer 6

True

Question 7

being uncentered means you feel secure and stable

Answer 7

False

Question 8

the wheel exercise is a movement similar to polishing a car

Answer 8

false

Question 9

massage practitioner should maintain short smooth nails

Answer 9

True

Question 10

part of therapist’s body engaged in massage

Answer 10

whole body

Question 11

hand mobility allows practitioner to achieve

Answer 11

rhythm & control

Question 12

body mechanics concerned mainly with

Answer 12

postures relative to daily living

Question 13

correct posture essential for

Answer 13

Conserve strength
Maintain energy
prevent repetitive stress injury
NOT - Expending energy

Question 14

proper foot position and alignment of back shoulders arms wrist and hands reduces chance of

Answer 14

repetitive stress injuries

Question 15

allows practitioner to lean into and out of movements with minimum effort and maximum effect

Answer 15

proper stance

Question 16

both feet in line with edge of table

Answer 16

horse stance

Question 17

most common position to massage from

Answer 17

archer stance

Question 18

may use for applying deep pressure

Answer 18

forearms and elbows

Question 19

height is 1st consideration for

Answer 19

massage table

Question 20

general guideline for clear space around table

Answer 20

3ft

Question 21

Use for proper height so practitioner can maintain good body mechanics and posture while conserving energy

Answer 21

stool

Question 22

centering based on concept that body has geographic center home many inches below navel

Answer 22

2

Question 23

concept that practitioner functions as a grounding apparatus in helping clients release tension

Answer 23

grounding

Question 24

centering has a psycho-emotional context &

Answer 24

physical

Question 25

exercise helps practitioner reach full length of client’s body part by facilitating weight shifting between feet

Answer 25

grinding corn

Question 26

wheel exercise foot should be turned out at what degree angle

Answer 26

45

Question 27

what exercises involve a powerful forward movement followed by a controlled withdrawal

Answer 27

advance and retreat

Question 28

exercise emphasizes posture and concentration and is combined with centering, grounding, and correct breathing

Answer 28

the tree

Question 29

when is the appropriate time for massage therapists to wash their hands

Answer 29

before and after each massage