Chapter 8 – Massage Techniques, Mobilizations, and Stretches Flashcards
Which nerve is located in the popliteal region?
A. Femoral nerve
B. Sciatica nerve
C. Tibial nerve
D. Median nerve
Tibial nerve
A client rotating the shoulder without help from the massage practitioner is an example of which motion?
A. Passive
B. Active assisted
C. Active resisted
D. Active
Active
While using deep pressure massage, the client complains of pain. What is the best approach for the massage practitioner to take?
A. Explain why this technique is needed and continue with deep pressure
B. Reduce pressure, ask client to qualify the pain level, and work below the pain threshold
C. Continue with massage, using deep pressure only during client exhalation
D. Apply ice on a neighbouring area to distract the client from the pain
Reduce pressure, ask client to qualify the pain level, and work below the pain threshold
A practitioner lengthens a clientQUOTEQUOTEs hamstrings while the client flexes the knee is an example of which motion?
Active resisted
Crepitus can be detected by which means?
A. Observation
B. Palpation
C. Smelling
D. Listening
Listening
Which term refers to quality of resistance felt by the practitioner at the end of passive range of motion?
A. End-feel
B. Crepitus
C. Tonus
D. All-or-none
End-feel
Lifting, compressing, and releasing soft tissues such as skin and muscle describes which massage technique?
Pétrissage
Which statement describes the massage technique FRICTION?
A. Lifting soft tissues vertically and then compressing and releasing them
B. Rubbing one body surface against another while maintaining constant pressure
C. Application of gliding techniques that are repeated and follow the contours of the body
D. Repetitive staccato striking movements of the hands, moving simultaneously or alternately
Rubbing one body surface against another while maintaining constant pressure
What technique is repetitive rhythmic or arrhythmic striking movements of the hands moving either simultaneously or alternately?
Tapotement
In which direction is deep pressure generally applied during effleurage?
A. Centripetally
B. Anteriorly
C. Centrifugally
D. Inferiorly
Centripetally
What type of end-feel is experienced when the articulating bones contact?
Hard
Cross fiber friction is applied in which direction to the muscle fibers?
Perpendicular to
Swedish massage routines begin and end with which technique?
Effleurage
Which term would describe end-feel caused by edema restricting motion?
A. Soft
B. Active
C. Hard
D. Abnormal
Abnormal
Which statement describes passive motion?
A. Asking the client to perform a specific movement
B. Asking the client to perform a movement with practitioner assistance
C. Having the client relax while the practitioner performs a movement on the client
D. Having the client perform a movement with resistance by the practitioner
Having the client relax while the practitioner performs a movement on the client
The massage technique of skin rolling is used to address:
A. myofascial trigger points.
B. restrictions in superficial fascia.
C. enlarged lymph nodes and edema.
D. blood flow patterns in dermal tissue.
restrictions in superficial fascia.
During which technique should deep pressure be accompanied by slow movement and broad contact?
A. Effleurage
B. Pétrissage
C. Vibration
D. Tapotement
Effleurage
If a massage practitioner applies effleurage on a client’s back using 20 pounds of pressure, which would feel the most intense to the client?
A. Using the middle of the forearm
B. Using the palms of two hands
C. Using the heel of one hand
D. Using the tip of the elbow
Using the tip of the elbow
Client comes in complaining of a sore knee from a few weeks ago. States she has intermittent pain and swelling. During palpation of the area, the therapist finds adhesive tissue. What is the best course of action?
A. Apply analgesic balm
B. Apply a heat pack
C. Apply deep friction
D. Apply an ice pack
Apply deep friction
What kind of end feel occurs when a therapist passively flexes a client’s elbow, but does not reach full range of motion because the client purposefully prevents it because of anticipated pain?
A. Soft
B. Hard
C. Empty
D. Ligamentous
Empty
Which of the following endangerment sites is associated with serious adverse events resulting from massage?
A. Posterior knee
B. Anterior neck
C. Lateral trunk
D. Medial thigh
Anterior neck
Which term represents a condition in which massage can be administered safely while avoiding an area of the body?
A. Absolute contraindication
B. Absolute indication
C. Local indication
D. Local contraindication
Local contraindication
Areas of the body containing tissues, such as nerves, blood vessels, and glands that are vulnerable to harm from pressure are called:
A. trigger points
B. muscle spasms
C. endangerment sites
D. reflex arcs
endangerment sites
