Massage Techniques

Question 1

Range of Motion

Answer 1

The range through which the bones in a joint should move

Question 2

Centripetal

Answer 2

Towards the center/heart

Question 3

Excursion

Answer 3

Distance that is traveled during the length of a stroke

Question 4

Ballistic Stretch

Answer 4

Fast, bouncing type stretch that is avoided in massage

Question 5

Intension

Answer 5

Consciously sought goal that defines the purpose of the session

Question 6

Continuity

Answer 6

Uninterrupted flow of strokes and the unbroken transition between one movement to the next

Question 7

Benefits of Vibration

Answer 7

• relieve sinus congestion,
• stimulate muscle spindles

NOT BENEFIT: creating length in a muscle

Question 8

Benefits of Effleurage

Answer 8

• preps client for deeper strokes,
• aids relief in insomnia,
• creates length in muscle

Does NOT: lift muscle belly away from body

Question 9

Benefits of Percussion(Tapotement)

Answer 9

• aids in de congestion of the lungs,
• stimulate nerve endings,
• desensitized sensitive tissues

DOES NOT: free restricted muscles by breaking up adhesions

Question 10

Compression

Answer 10

Rhythmic pumping on the muscle belly

Question 11

Friction

Answer 11

DTF, DCF, cross fiber

Question 12

Vibration

Answer 12

Rapid shaking and trembling

Question 13

Stretching

Answer 13

Extending muscle tissue to full length

Question 14

Percussion

Answer 14

Hacking, tapping, cupping

Question 15

Effleurage

Answer 15

Warms muscle and prepares client for deep tissue

Question 16

Petrissage

Answer 16

Milking , fulling, kneading, jostling

Question 17

(T/F) Tapotement breaks down and coaxes apart adhered tissue, freeing restricted areas

Answer 17

False

Question 18

(T/F) When applying pressure, it is important to cause muscle contractions, not muscle relaxation

Answer 18

False

Question 19

(T/F) The three basic moves of vibration are fine, coarse, and rocking

Answer 19

False

Question 20

(T/F) Massage strokes delivered too quickly may alarm client and cause a tensing reaction

Answer 20

True

Question 21

(T/F) You should not use heavy percussive movements over kidney area

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Friction

Answer 22

An excellent stroke to break up adhesions

Question 23

Active/Assisted Stretching

Answer 23

Stretching that is a combined effort between client and therapist

Question 24

Explain PNF

Answer 24

(Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) A combination of isometric and passive stretching that reeducates the mind and body to relax for the purpose of increasing flexibility, range of motion, strengthen weak muscles, reduces tight muscles, and lengthens fascia.

Question 25

When to NOT apply joint mobilization

Answer 25

• bad arthritis (inflammation)
• surgical replacements
• scoliosis

Question 26

Endangerment Site

Answer 26

An area that is negatively impacted by a massage

Examples: behind knee, Axillary, popliteal, brachial plexus, kidney area, coroted artery, vericos veins

Question 27

Why are you only interested in stimulating Golgi tendon organs and NOT muscle spindles during a static stretch?

Answer 27

• Golgi tendon organs allow muscle to perform and detect slow static muscle movements.
• Spindles respond buy contracting when stimulated by fast bouncy movements

Question 28

What is the appropriate sequence when doing a PNF?

Answer 28

1. Bring muscle to end field
2. Client push against you with 30% of strength
3. Take 2 deep breaths while pushing
4. Relax pressure on 2nd breath
5. Bring muscle to new end field and hold 8-10 seconds