swedish

Question 1

Who is known as the father of Swedish Massage?

Answer 1

Per Henrik Ling

Question 2

Define Entrainment.

Answer 2

Synchronization with the rhythm of someone or something.

Question 3

Describe the body mechanic concept of stacking the joints. What type of pain is most related to needing to pay closer attention to this concept?

Answer 3

joints are aligned and in a straight line, pay closer attention if your wrist hurts.

Question 4

What is the best way to prevent repetitive strain and overuse injuries?

Answer 4

variation & movement

Question 5

Define the body mechanic concept of leverage. What does it help us do?

Answer 5

using a lunge to gain deeper pressure during massage by pushing off of back heel

Question 6

What stance is asymmetric? This is best utilized for what during a massage?

Answer 6

lunge, deeper pressure

Question 7

What stance is symmetric? This is best utilized for what during a massage?

Answer 7

horse, petrissage

Question 8

Working on too high of a table might create pain or tension in what part of the therapists body?

Answer 8

shoulders

Question 9

define the concept of weight transfer

Answer 9

moving your center of gravity to achieve pressure

Question 10

the weight of your body should primarily be located where while working?

Answer 10

back leg/heel

Question 11

what kind of container needs to be used to prevent cross-contamination?

Answer 11

screw top with a pump.

Question 12

What are some inappropriate oils for massage?

Answer 12

Motor oil, Mineral oil, etc.

Question 13

define aseptic technique

Answer 13

disinfecting surfaces, kills or disables pathogens

Question 14

define resting position. how and when is it used?

Answer 14

opening, closing, transitions

Question 15

define effleurage. how and when is it used?

Answer 15

flowing, gliding long, strokes. mainly used in oil application

Question 16

define skin rolling

Answer 16

pick skin up and softens tissue

Question 17

define compression. how and when is it used?

Answer 17

pushing against underlying tissue, used to increase blood flow and during transitioning

Question 18

define petrissage. how and when is it used?

Answer 18

lifting, squeezing, twisting, usually performed on belly of muscle, increases bloodflow

Question 19

define rocking/vibration

Answer 19

slow, rhythmic movement, effects inner ear

Question 20

define tapotement. heavy tapotement is contraindicated where?

Answer 20

percussive, soft and stimulating movements. contraindicated over kidneys.

Question 21

what kind of things do we write under the “s” (subjective) of a SOAP note?

Answer 21

symptoms, and complaints/goals of the client

Question 22

what endangerment sites do you need to be aware of when working the neck and/or the face?

Answer 22

carotid artery/ brachial plexus/anterior triangle of the neck

Question 23

stress and fatigue can cause an elevated level of what hormone in the body?

Answer 23

Cortisol

Question 24

define countertransference

Answer 24

personalization of the professional relationship by the therapist onto the client

Question 25

what is the standard definition of massage?

Answer 25

mechanical or manual manipulation of soft tissue

Question 26

define active joint movement. how is it different from passive and assisted joint movement?

Answer 26

active= client moves limb independently
passive= therapist moves clients limb for them
assisted= therapist is helping client move limb

Question 27

what are the 3 stages of general adaptation syndrome?

Answer 27

exhaustion, alarm, resistance

Question 28

it is important to consider allergies, fragrances, and skin irritants when choosing what for your session?

Answer 28

lubricant

Question 29

define hard end feel

Answer 29

limit of ROM of a joint, if therapist were to push farther harm would be done

Question 30

define therapeutic inflammation. what massage technique do we often use to create it?

Answer 30

therapeutic inflammation breaks up adhesions & creates more blood flow. technique includes cross fiber friction

Question 31

what is the difference between acute and chronic disease?

Answer 31

acute= sudden onset, chronic=long term, typically longer than 6 months

Question 32

when are antiseptics sufficient for use in the massage setting?

Answer 32

everything other than blood and bodily fluids

Question 33

define power differential. how does this show up in the massage setting?

Answer 33

client on table in a vulnerable position, therapist offering professional service for money.

Question 34

side lying position gives great access to what muscle group?

Answer 34

Glutes & hips

Question 35

what kind of drape is used for upper abdominal or thorax massage?

Answer 35

breast drape

Question 36

Facial acne, rash, a cute, and a sprained ankle are all examples of what?

Answer 36

Regional contraindications

Question 37

name 2 reflexive effects of massage

Answer 37

improved digestion, temperature change

Question 38

what brain waves are associated with deep relaxation and sleep

Answer 38

delta

Question 39

when working the upper leg what endangerment site do you need to be careful of?

Answer 39

femoral triangle

Question 40

what muscles might be involved in military neck?

Answer 40

scm, longus capitis, longus coli

Question 41

what are three benefits of using lubricant in your massage session?

Answer 41

glide, nourishes the skin, reduces friction

Question 42

name 3 mechanical effects of massage

Answer 42

increase ROM, increase blood flow, muscle softening