Quiz Flashcards
If a practitioner experiences a feeling of fullness in the forearm of the upper extremity, or numbness and decreased motor control, or shooting pain, he/she may be developing:
Thoracic outlet syndrome
If a practitioner experiences pain and tension in her neck and shoulders after a day of work, what adjustment may help ease her pain?
Lowering the table height
An asymmetrical stance is best used when
The massage strokes travel the length of the body
To lift a limb during range of motion techniques
Sink lower into a lunge position and grip the limb firmly, holding it close to your body
For proper structural alignment:
Balance your weight between your legs with your knees slightly bent
One common repetitive stress injury experienced by practitioners is:
Thoracic outlet syndrome
A position in which one foot is in front of the other with the weight centered between the two feet.
Bow stance
Correct alignment of body parts during the application of massage.
Structural alignment
You may expose your glenohumeral joint to undue stress when
When you lean directly over the top of a stroke:
When you apply pressure with your thumbs, palms, or fists:
Minimize the angle of your wrists to reduce the potential for injury
When sitting or standing during the massage, avoid this so as not to strain the neck:
Looking down
When you keep the body in motion and use a variety of techniques during the session you:
Reduce the stress on your body, especially the hands
If a practitioner applies strokes that regularly require him/her to use twisting motions of the forearm and wrist, as well as extensive lifting and grasping motions, he/she may develop:
Lateral epicondylitis
With good body mechanics:
Exhale when applying a stroke that moves away from your body
