Chapter 8 – Massage Techniques, Mobilizations, and Stretches

Question 1

Which nerve is located in the popliteal region?
A. Femoral nerve
B. Sciatica nerve
C. Tibial nerve
D. Median nerve

Answer 1

Tibial nerve

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Active

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Reduce pressure, ask client to qualify the pain level, and work below the pain threshold

Question 4

A practitioner lengthens a clientQUOTEQUOTEs hamstrings while the client flexes the knee is an example of which motion?

Answer 4

Active resisted

Question 5

Crepitus can be detected by which means?
A. Observation
B. Palpation
C. Smelling
D. Listening

Answer 5

Listening

Question 6

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

Answer 6

End-feel

Question 7

Lifting, compressing, and releasing soft tissues such as skin and muscle describes which massage technique?

Answer 7

Pétrissage

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Rubbing one body surface against another while maintaining constant pressure

Question 9

What technique is repetitive rhythmic or arrhythmic striking movements of the hands moving either simultaneously or alternately?

Answer 9

Tapotement

Question 10

In which direction is deep pressure generally applied during effleurage?
A. Centripetally
B. Anteriorly
C. Centrifugally
D. Inferiorly

Answer 10

Centripetally

Question 11

What type of end-feel is experienced when the articulating bones contact?

Answer 11

Hard

Question 12

Cross fiber friction is applied in which direction to the muscle fibers?

Answer 12

Perpendicular to

Question 13

Swedish massage routines begin and end with which technique?

Answer 13

Effleurage

Question 14

Which term would describe end-feel caused by edema restricting motion?
A. Soft
B. Active
C. Hard
D. Abnormal

Answer 14

Abnormal

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Having the client relax while the practitioner performs a movement on the client

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

restrictions in superficial fascia.

Question 17

During which technique should deep pressure be accompanied by slow movement and broad contact?
A. Effleurage
B. Pétrissage
C. Vibration
D. Tapotement

Answer 17

Effleurage

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Using the tip of the elbow

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Apply deep friction

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Empty

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Anterior neck

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Local contraindication

Question 23

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

Answer 23

endangerment sites