Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Intro To Massage Principles > Final Exam Study Guide > Flashcards

Final Exam Study Guide Flashcards

1
Q

years massage has been major part of medicine

A

5,000

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Japanese points of stimulation

A

tsubo

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

chirurgy

A

healing with hands

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

movements including tapping, slapping, hacking, cupping, and beating

A

tapotement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

massage that broadens tissues of muscles, tendons, ligaments - breaks down unwanted adhesions & restores mobility to muscles

A

deep transverse friction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

60’s emphasis on prevention recognizing importance of controlling stress and advocate of massage

A

wellness model

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

1984 Olympics made this available to athletes for 1st time

A

sports massage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

ordinances to curb use of term massage to conceal these illegal activities

A
  • prostitution
  • illicit drug distribution
  • illicit drug sells
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

one state accepts another’s license through

A

reciprocity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

you can get info concerning massage regulations here

A

mayor’s office

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

growing # of states requiring these for all massage practitioners

A

license or registration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

2007 FSMTB created this to determine entry-level competence

A

Mblex

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

examples of services fall outside of massage

A

chiropractic - acupuncture - psychotherapy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

requirements to practice massage vary depending upon discipline, techniques & …

A

licensing requirements of city/state

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

massage practitioner expected to be physically and mentally fit & …

A

free of communicable disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

practitioner must have ability to concentrate and

A

physical stamina

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

issued from state or municipal as requirement for conducting business or practicing trade

A

license

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

awarded in recognition of accomplishment or achievement of standard

A

certificate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

completion earns designation of being nationally certified in therapeutic massage & bodywork

A

NCE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

set of guiding moral principles governs person’s choice of action

A

code of ethics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

boundaries

A

personal comfort zones help individual maintain sense of comfort & safety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

protects safety of client and therapist

A

professional boundaries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

help define who we are emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually

A

personal boundaries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

most effective tool to prevent & clarify boundary issues

A

clear communication

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

some relationships have power differential where more authority is held by one person and other is in …

A

submissive role

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

best defense against transference and countertransference

A

maintaining healthy professional boundaries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

combining therapeutic relationship with secondary relationship

A

dual relationship

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

visual signs of sexual arousal by client

A

fidgeting - facial flushing - penile erection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

study of gross structure

A

anatomy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

study of muscular activity & anatomy, physiology & mechanics of body movement

A

kinesiology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

study of structural and functional changes caused by disease

A

pathology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

abnormal unhealthy state of part or whole of body

A

disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

subjective evidence of disease

A

symptom

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

stress associated with fight or flight hormones from

A

adrenal glands

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

signs & symptoms of inflammation

A

redness, heat, swelling, pain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

warning sign of infectious disease or infected burn/cut

A

fever

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

contraindication

A

any condition may cause massage treatment to be unsafe or detrimental to client

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

examples of psychological effects of massage

A

renewed energy - relieved fatigue - reduced anxiety

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

examples of mechanical effects of massage

A

sensory & proprioceptive nerve endings - enhance circulation - stretch & compress connective tissues

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

examples of reflex effects of massage

A

cause hyperemia - reset muscle tone - warm tissues

41
Q

stimulating massage techniques include

A

friction - vibration - percussion

42
Q

sedative massage techniques include

A

holding - gentle stroking - light friction

43
Q

effects of massage on autonomic nervous system

A

mostly reflexive

44
Q

sympathetic nervous system activate due to

A

stress

45
Q

massage reduces pain by increasing concentration of

A

endorphins and enkephalin

46
Q

increased blood flow favors better elimination & … in massaged area

A

cellular nutrition

47
Q

examples of contraindications

A

acute infectious disease - inflammation - abnormal body temperature

48
Q

3 area of activity in massage business

A

business area - massage area - hydrotherapy area

49
Q

table should be cleaned with

A

mild detergent and water

50
Q

table accessories

A

adjustable face rest - extra foam padding - special covering

51
Q

change linens how often

A

after each client

52
Q

launder weekly how many sheets do you need

A

enough for 1 1/2 to 2 weeks

53
Q

lubricant for deep tissue practitioners b/c allows penetration w/o irritation

A

lotion

54
Q

provides properties that stimulate, soothe, warm, cool, or provide special nutrients to area massaged

A

creams

55
Q

product tested & safe for most people even with sensitivities

A

hypoallergenic

56
Q

most complete process that destroys all living organisms including bacterial spores

A

sterilization

57
Q

disinfection

A

2nd level decontamination, doesn’t kill bacterial spores

58
Q

phenols, bleach & alcohol all do this

A

disinfect

59
Q

most often used method of eliminating pathogens in massage studios

A

sanitation

60
Q

practitioner washes hands when

A

before & after each session

61
Q

general antiseptics used to clean massage supplies

A

alcohol - sodium hypochlorite - boric acid

62
Q

consultation is a time can do what

A

gather & exchange information

63
Q

consolation opportunity for doing this

A

perform preliminary assessment - explain procedures - formulate treatment plan

64
Q

nonverbal communication also known as

A

body language

65
Q

indication of discomfort in client

A

muscle contractions - fidgeting - flinching

66
Q

type of services offered

A

listing of procedures offered & part of policy and procedures manual

67
Q

?s to ask to get clues about what areas may be carrying stress

A
  • hobbies - work - what do you do when stressed - where do you notice tension
68
Q

additional info concerning client’s preferences often provided in

A

interview

69
Q

educational process ensuring client has received and understands nature and extent of massage practice

A

informed consent

70
Q

informed consent can be received after client learns services provided, session policies & procedures & …

A

practitioners credentials

71
Q

clients right to modify or withdraw consent for treatment at any time during session

A

full right of refusal

72
Q

most popular method of recording client session info

A

SOAP notes

73
Q

information therapist gathers from history taking, observation, interview, or assessment procedures/tests

A

objective information

74
Q

form containing info like client name, therapist name, & parties receiving information

A

release of information

75
Q

fulling

A

a kneading movement in massage

76
Q

friction movements in massage

A

compression - vibration - wringing

77
Q

to control results therapist must regulate intensity, speed, length, direction & …. of each manipulation

A

duration

78
Q

used for thick tissues or fleshy parts

A

heavy movements

79
Q

active assistive movement is what category of massage movement

A

joint movement

80
Q

continuous trembling or shaking delivered by practitioner or electric apparatus

A

vibration

81
Q

primary communication tool used by massage therapist

A

touch

82
Q

used for calming, anesthetizing or stimulating effects

A

deep pressure

83
Q

helps reduce adhesions and stretch muscle tissue and fascia

A

kneading

84
Q

variation of kneading where only skin & subcutaneous tissue picked up and rolled

A

skin rolling

85
Q

superficial friction

A

usually performed with thumb over small area or palm of one or both hands over large area

86
Q

cross-fiber friction

A

technique for rehab of fibrous tissue injuries

87
Q

Palmer compression

A

rhythmical pumping action directed into the muscle perpendicular to underlying bone

88
Q

Rapid back & forth movement with hands where flesh is shaken & rolled around axis of body parts

A

Rolling

89
Q

back & forth movement where both hands placed short distance apart on either side of limb & work in opposing directions

A

Wringing

90
Q

flesh being grasped firmly in one or both hands and moved up and down along bone

A

Chucking

91
Q

bodywork using shaking and rocking extensively to locate and release tension

A

Trager

92
Q

grasping entire muscle lifting slightly away from its position & shaking it quickly across its axis

A

Jostling

93
Q

perhaps most soothing and relaxing of all massage manipulations

A

Rocking

94
Q

effect experienced when vibrations are applied for prolonged period of time

A

Anestitizing

95
Q

used over delicate, sensitive areas such as face

A

Tapping

96
Q

like with vibration, encourages relaxation and local circulation

A

Hacking

97
Q

client moves limb or joint without intervention from practitioner

A

active range of motion (ROM) movements

98
Q

anatripsis

A

rubbing a part upward

Intro To Massage Principles (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions