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Massage Therapy Flashcards

The Strokes and Effects of Massage

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What are long gliding strokes towards the heart called?

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Effleurage

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What are kneading movements called?

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Petrissage

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What massage stroke moves across tissue?

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Friction

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What massage technique uses a tapping motion?

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Tapotement

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What massage technique involves shaking or trembling of the body?

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Vibration

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What massage technique, commonly called feather strokes, involves light gliding strokes toward the heart?

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Nerve Stroke

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Which massage technique has the mechanical effect of increasing blood and lymph circulation?

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Effleurage

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What massage technique has the mechanical effect of increased blood circulation, removal of waste such as lactic acid from muscle, loosening adhesions between tissues, and loosening fascia?

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Petrissage

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What massage technique has the mechanical effect of breaking up adhesions between tissues, temporary localized ischemia, and removal of waste such as lactic acid from muscle?

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Friction

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What massage technique has the mechanical effect of loosening phlegm in the respiratory tract?

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Tapotement

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What massage technique has the mechanical effect of sedation/stimulation of the area?

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Vibration

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What is the name of changes that occur in the body by stimulation of the Nervous System?

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Reflexive Effects

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What is the name of the joint movement that involves the client actively performing a movement without assistance from the massage therapist?

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Active Joint Movement

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What is the name of the joint movement that involves the client performing a movement with assistance from the massage therapist?

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Active Assistive Joint Movement

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What is the name of the joint movement that involves the massage therapist moving the joint with the client completely relaxed?

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Passive Joint Movements

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What is the name of the joint movement that involves the client and massage therapist moving the joint in opposite directions?

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Resistive Joint Movements

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What is it called when a client stretches into resistance without help from the massage therapist?

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Unassisted Stretch

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What is it called when a client stretches with assistance from the massage therapist?

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Assisted Stretch

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What is it called when a massage therapist stretches a client, has the client resist the stretch, and then stretches the joint one more time once the client relaxes?

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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)

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What is it called when soft tissue, such as muscles and tendons, pulls back on the joint, preventing further movement?

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Soft End Feel

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What is it called when structures, such as bone, prevent a joint from moving further?

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Hard End Feel

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What is it called when neither muscles nor bone interfere with movement and is the result of trauma to an area that prevents further movement?

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Empty End Feel

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What is the name of the stance that requires a massage therapist to position their feet parallel to the massage table?

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Bow/Archer Stance

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What is the name of the stance that requires the massage therapist to position their feet perpendicular to the massage table?

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Horse/Warrior Stance

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What is it called when a massage therapist maintains a straight back, slightly bent knees, and has stacked joints while massaging?

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Body Mechanics

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What is the name of the massage technique that helps release blockages in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid, which runs from the cranium to the sacrum?

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Craniosacral Therapy

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What is the name of the massage technique that works the deeper layers of tissue in the body, including muscles and fascia?

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Deep Tissue

28
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What is the name of the Hawaii massage technique that utilizes rhythmic gliding strokes?

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Lomi Lomi

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What is the name of the massage technique that is designated to increase the circulation of lymph?

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Lymphatic Drainage

30
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What is the name of the massage technique aimed at releasing restrictions in muscle and fascia?

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Myofascial Release

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What is the name of the massage technique in which the massage therapist reduces the tension to a tender area?

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Positional Release/ Strain-Counterstrain

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What is the name of the massage technique where the massage therapist must avoid the abdomen and ankles?

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Pregnancy Massage

33
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What is the name of the massage technique in which points on the hands and feet correspond to other tissues in the body?

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Reflexology

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What is the name of the massage technique that requires the therapist to manipulate the client’s energy to promote relaxation and healing?

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Reiki

35
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What is the name of the structural realignment technique that mainly works on the body’s fascia?

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Rolfing

36
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What is the name of the massage technique designed for athletes in which a massage therapist uses tapotement petrissage to increase blood circulation quickly?

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Sports Massage

37
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What is the name of the massage technique that primarily focuses on relaxing the client?

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Swedish Massage

38
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What is the name of the Thai massage technique in which the massage therapist stretches the client?

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Thai Massage

39
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What is the name of the modern Chinese massage that uses eight basic techniques and rhythmic strokes on specific areas of the body?

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Tuina

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