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MT II Final Review Flashcards

1
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what is the study of function?

A

physiology

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2
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what are the three effects massage has on the body?

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mechanical, reflexive, and metabolic

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3
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which effect predominately effects the nervous system?

A

reflex effects

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4
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which effect can cause a change directly on the tissue acted upon, or related parts?

A

reflexive effect

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5
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which effect is it when tissues are being acted upon in a mechanical way by the hand of the manipulator?

A

mechanical effect

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6
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which effect moves blood and lymph, restoring displaced viscera to it’s normal position?

A

mechanical effects

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7
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any time you are moving, draining, or refilling, it is what effect?

A

mechanical

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8
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if the effect is something that you cannot physically touch (ex: dilating a blood vessel or stimulating a nerve), it is what effect?

A

reflexive

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9
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what is the sum of all chemical processes in the body?

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metabolic effects

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10
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if the massage technique causes anything to change internally, at the cellular or chemical level, which effect is it?

A

metabolic effect

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11
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what is the “why” you would perform a specific technique or modality on a client?

A

therapeutic application of massage

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12
Q

what technique would you use if you want to elevate the temperature of a part?

A

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

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13
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what technique influences the nervous system?

A

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

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14
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what type of effect does static touch have because of the brain and spinal reflexes from cutaneous nerves?

A

hypnotic effect

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15
Q

which technique has a possible electrical effect or “magnetism”?

A

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

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16
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which technique has a relaxing, calming effect that allows the powerful healing mechanism of the body to function?

A

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

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17
Q

which technique relieves hyperesthesia (oversensitivity) especially of head and joints?

A

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

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18
Q

which technique lessens pain, numbness, tingling, and other sensations?

A

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

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19
Q

which technique helps with insomnia and nervous irritability?

A

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

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20
Q

which technique reduces high blood pressure?

A

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

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21
Q

which technique can be used when all other treatments are contraindicated?

A

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

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22
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which technique causes a calming, anesthetizing (numbing) effect?

A

static (deep touch)

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23
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which technique diminishes swelling and congestion, thus relieving pain?

A

static (deep touch)

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24
Q

which technique relieves pain by emptying blood vessels and benumbing nerves?

A

static (deep touch)

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25
Q

which technique can be sedating to stimulating when applied to a nerve trunk?

A

static (deep touch)

26
Q

which technique can be used for violent headaches?

A

static (deep touch)

27
Q

which technique can be used for pain in joints?

A

static (deep touch)

28
Q

why does deep touch help with pain in joints?

A

pressure empties the veins and lymph spaces and vessels in the joints

29
Q

which technique is good for muscle spasms?

A

static (deep touch)

30
Q

which technique is good for trigger points in muscles?

A

static (deep touch)

31
Q

which technique is good for stress points in tendons?

A

static (deep touch)

32
Q

which technique is good for toothache?

A

static (deep touch)

33
Q

which techniques are good for sciatica?

A

static (deep touch), compression (firm, deep to sedate nerve)

34
Q

which technique is good for neuralgia?

A

static (deep touch)

35
Q

what type of effect is caused by deep touch applied to a nerve trunk with LIGHT pressure?

A

a stimulating effect

36
Q

what type of effect is caused by deep touch applied to a nerve trunk with FIRM, DEEP pressure?

A

a sedative effect

37
Q

why does firm, deep pressure with deep touch cause a sedative effect?

A

deep pressure continued for a longer time produces numbness and may even paralyze the nerve trunk

38
Q

which technique mechanically spreads the tissue, enhancing softening effect on connective tissue component of muscle?

A

compression

39
Q

which technique stimulates muscles and the nervous system?

A

compression

40
Q

which technique enhances circulation and can cause hyperemia (brings blood and fluid into the tissue)?

A

compression

41
Q

which technique increases nutrition and waste removal in joints?

A

compression

42
Q

which technique causes hyperesthesia?

A

compression

43
Q

which technique causes paralysis?

A

compression (pressure should be light and intermittent 2-3 seconds, then hold 6-5 seconds. wait, repeat 4-5 times)

44
Q

which technique arouses activities of nerve centers through indirect stimulation of procedure?

A

compression

45
Q

which technique causes general stimulation of the spine?

A

compression (firm pressure applied w/ thumbs on either side of the spine)

46
Q

which technique enhances local fluid movement?

A

superficial gliding/effleurage

47
Q

which technique stretches and loosens superficial tissue?

A

superficial gliding/effleurage

48
Q

which technique has a calming effect when done slowly?

A

superficial gliding/effleurage

49
Q

which technique has a stimulating effect when done briskly?

A

superficial gliding/effleurage

50
Q

which technique decreases waste, swelling, and pain in tissue?

A

superficial gliding/effleurage

51
Q

which technique stimulates function of the skin?

A

superficial gliding/effleurage

52
Q

which technique is used to assess deeper tissues?

A

superficial gliding/effleurage

53
Q

which technique prepares the tissue for deeper work, and soothes after deeper work?

A

superficial gliding/effleurage

54
Q

which technique’s principle objective is to empty the veins and lymph channels, thus encouraging circulation?

A

deep gliding

55
Q

which technique stretches and loosens connective tissue-muscles?

A

deep gliding

56
Q

which technique separates and broaden tissues?

A

deep gliding

57
Q

which technique relieves muscular spasms or tension caused by stress?

A

deep gliding

58
Q

which technique stimulates parasympathetic dominance?

A

deep gliding

59
Q

which technique decreases waste, swelling, and pain in tissues?

A

deep gliding

60
Q

which technique is relaxing?

A

deep gliding

61
Q

which technique is good for inflammatory processes?

A

superficial and deep gliding

62
Q

which technique is good for general dropsy (accumulation of fluid in tissues, swelling) and local swelling due to inflammation or congestion?

A

superficial and deep gliding

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