Massage Techniques

Question 1

Motionless contact of the therapist’s hands with the client’s body (with minimal pressure) is known as?

Answer 1

STATIC CONTACT

Question 2

Which technique uses full palmar contact and only the surface of the skin is engaged, with no manipulation of tissue involved?

Answer 2

STATIC CONTACT

Question 3

Which technique is used for cueing in teaching diaphragmatic breathing?

Answer 3

STATIC CONTACT

Question 4

When performing static contact, what is the minimum amount of time you should remain in each location? (unless cueing for diaphragmatic breathing)

Answer 4

10 SECONDS

Question 5

Which body system is most affected by static contact?

Answer 5

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question 6

Name as many indications for static contact as you can think of!

Answer 6

CONDITIONS OF OVERSTIMULATION:
muscle tension, anxiety, excitability, insomnia
TRAUMA, ILLNESS, DYING, DISTRESS, PTSD
PAIN; WHERE PRESSURE IS CONTRAINDICATED
POST-SURGERY
CONVALESCENCE
POOR PHYSICAL SELF IMAGE

Question 7

Name the 2 potential contraindications of static contact?

Answer 7

TOUCH UNDESIRABLE/INTOLERABLE

PAINFUL CONDITIONS

Question 8

Name the manipulation technique performed with very little pressure, either through the sheets or directly on the skin, either single handedly (reinforced) or simultaneously/alternatively with both hands.

Answer 8

STROKING

Question 9

Which body system is most affected by stroking?

Answer 9

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question 10

Name the 2 types of stroking techniques?

Answer 10

SOOTHING
+
STIMULATING

Question 11

Name the type of stroking technique which leaves your client feeling mildly stimulated and alert?

Answer 11

STIMULATING

Question 12

Which type of massage technique is typically used as a beginning and/or finishing move on a body area, or for the beginning/end of the massage as a whole?

Answer 12

STROKING

Question 13

Which type of stroking is slow and relaxed, maintaining contact with very light pressure?

Answer 13

SOOTHING

Question 14

Name the 2 massage techniques which DO NOT have any mechanical effects.

Answer 14

STATIC CONTACT
+
STROKING

Question 15

What is the technique described, “A fast, oscillating or trembling movement that is produced on the client’s skin and that results in minimal deformation of subcutaneous tissues”?

Answer 15

VIBRATIONS

Question 16

Why is it a good idea NOT to use lotion when doing vibrations?

Answer 16

MORE GRIP ON THE SKIN

better results

Question 17

Vibrations are performed using?

Answer 17

PALMAR SURFACE
or
FINGERTIPS

Question 18

Name the two types of vibrations?

Answer 18

FINE
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COARSE

Question 19

Name the two ways in which fine and coarse vibrations are applied?

Answer 19

STATIC
or
RUNNING

Question 20

Vibration manipulations must be performed for at least ____ seconds to begin to maximize the effect.

Answer 20

30 SECONDS

Question 21

Name the body systems most affected by vibrations?

Answer 21

NERVOUS
\+
LYMPHATIC
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RESPIRATORY
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DIGESTIVE

Question 22

What is the difference between fine and coarse vibrations?

Answer 22

FINE

• MOVEMENT BARELY VISIBLE
• GENTLE SIDE-TO-SIDE, UP-AND-DOWN

COARSE

• MOVEMENT IS VISIBLE
• VIBRATION RAPID & STRONG

Question 23

“Vibrations, whether fine or coarse, applied to a specific area” is referring to?

Answer 23

STATIC VIBRATIONS

Question 24

Running vibrations are commonly used on which area of the back?

Answer 24

DIRECTLY OVER THE SPINE

Question 25

Name this technique - “A gliding technique performed with light pressure that engages the tissues superficial to the muscles in the direction of venous and lymphatic flow to increase the return flow of these fluids.”

Answer 25

EFFLEURAGE