Chapter 7

Question 0

Self-inflicted injuries related to poor biomechanics,including general posture, sporting movements and work habits.

Answer 0

Repetitive Strain Injuries ( RSI)

Question 1

Proper use postural techniques to deliver massage therapy with the utmost efficiency and lease amount of trauma to the therapist.

Answer 1

Body Mechanics

Question 2

Strength,stamina,breathing,stability,balance, and centeredness (clearing your mind)

Answer 2

Elements of a Body Mechanics

Question 3

Ancient center of gravity-size of a quarter, 2 inches below and behind the navel

Answer 3

Dantien(chin) or Hara(Jap)

Question 4

Feet apart in a lunge w/ knees flexed
Shift weight between leading foot and trailing foot
Like for effrilulage

Answer 4

Bow Stance/ Archer Stance

Question 5

Feet placed a little more than hip distance apart and facing table
Shift weight side to side

Answer 5

Warrior Stance/ Horse Stance

Question 6

Client Positioning
Positioning Equipment
Draping of the client

Answer 6

Considerations of Body Mechanics

Question 7

Lying face up

Answer 7

Supine

Question 8

Lying face down

Answer 8

Prone

Question 9

Good for clients who can’t lay prone or for prenatal massage

Answer 9

Side-lying

Question 10

Draping techniques

Answer 10

Prone to spine turn toward the therapist

Supine to Prone turn away from the therapist

Question 11

Table Height

Answer 11

Determine by your fist and girth ; technique or method