The Basics

Question 1

How do you sanitize the table

Answer 1

VIRALEX

wipe table with water,
apply VIRALEX, leave wet for 3 min

Question 2

How often do you clean the table

Answer 2

before use, between massage exchanges, and after massage exchange

Question 3

How do you maintain professionalism during treatment?

Answer 3

• proper draping techniques
• only undraping area being massaged
• conversation and word choice evaluated for purpose
• respect for client
• making sure client is comfortable

Question 4

Define biomechanics

Answer 4

the application of mechanical forces to living organisms and the investigation of the effects of the interaction of force and the body or system

-consider careful and efficient ways to move your body

Question 5

What are the primary components of biomechanics?

Answer 5

1. principles of leverage

2. efficient structural alignment

Question 6

Why is the principle of leverage part of biomechanics?

Answer 6

maximizes the pressure you can apply, with minimum work by using your body as a solid structure that leans into your client with your body weight

Question 7

What does efficient structural alignment mean as a part of biomechanics?

Answer 7

• use of asymmetric or symmetric stance for different types of strokes
• massage table at comfortable height
• correct alignment of body

Question 8

Describe the Symmetrical Stance.

Answer 8

• toes/hips forward, feet shoulder width apart

- good to use when feet are fairly stationary

Question 9

Describe the asymmetrical stance

Answer 9

• both feet on ground, shoulder width apart, outside foot is in front and the back foot is @ 45 degrees
• front knee is flexed
• back foot supports weight
• most used for strokes that require a lot of pressure or strokes that travel greater distances

Question 10

Why is pillow support and positioning important

Answer 10

for comfort and safety. pillows let the body relax in passive position. always ask if client is comfortable

Question 11

How can the body be moved?

Answer 11

two ways, actively and passively

Question 12

What does it mean to move the body actively?

Answer 12

client is moving limbs by engaging muscles

Question 13

What does it mean to move the body passively?

Answer 13

when practitioner moves limbs and client doesnt engage muscles

Question 14

What purpose does hand contact serve during limb handling?

Answer 14

non-verbal communication, opportunity for client to feel more confident in your care

Question 15

Effective limb handling will seem ____________.

Answer 15

effortless

Question 16

What are the basic principles of limb handling?

Answer 16

practice
hand contact should be firm and solid
movement should be smooth
support joint with hands or other part of body
keeping limb close to body
always support injured joints
be aware of biomechanics
anticipate where you are going

Question 17

Why do we use lubrications in massage? What do you have to be aware of?

Answer 17

used in techniques when drag should be reduced and facilitates a gliding over the skin

be aware of allergies, never reuse same oil, never double dip

Question 18

Define grounding and centring

Answer 18

the initial introductions of the therapists hands to the patients body. Therapist places their hands on the patients back while still draped, opportunity for therapist to assess breathing, focus on treatment

Question 19

Define use

Answer 19

the purpose of technique(s) that is employed for a given situation or condition in which this known physiological response would be most suitably applied or beneficial

Question 20

define indication

Answer 20

are symptoms or conditions that indicate the application of appropriate massage techniques

Question 21

What are the effects of massage?

Answer 21

1. mechanical
2. reflex
3. metabolic

Question 22

describe the mechanical effect of massage

Answer 22

tissues are passive and simply acted upon in a mechanical way.

blood + lymph manually compressed, + refilled, promotes tissue fluid exchange and transport of agents that defend against infections, supply nutrition and remove waste

Question 23

describe the reflex effect of massage

Answer 23

changes in sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, when parasympathetic is dominant respiration is affected reflexively, promotes gaseous exchange

Question 24

describe the metabolic effect of massage

Answer 24

important modifications occur in tissues in chemical change due to mechanical effects, part of the reflex activities set up by it

Question 25

What are the aims of treatment?

Answer 25

• help improve general health
• provide symptomatic relief
• restore optimal function
• prevent further injury or dysfunction
• address compensatory changes due to injury of dysfuntion
• prevent complications related to trauma, overuse or disease

Question 26

How does a MT achieve the aims of treatment?

Answer 26

Maintaining/increasing:

• circulation and tissue fluid exchange
• respiration function
• joint mobility
• muscle tone and flexibility
• sedative response/parasympathetic NS stimulation

Preventing/decreasing:

• adhesive tissue formation
• edema
• pain
• muscle tightness

Question 27

Define contraindication

Answer 27

any symptom or circumstance indicating the inappropriateness of form of treatment otherwise advisable

Question 28

What should a MT when massage is contraindicated

Answer 28

must omit or modify type of treatment to prevent further exacerbation of condition, protect practitioner from legal action

Question 29

Define full body systemic contraindication

Answer 29

when a condition affects whole body

Question 30

Define local contraindication

Answer 30

when a condition affects a particular region/body part

Question 31

Define absolute contraindication

Answer 31

pathological condition which cannot be treated under nay circumstances

Question 32

Define relative contraindication

Answer 32

condition which are less acute may be treated with caution

Question 33

Give some examples of full body systemic absolute contraindications

Answer 33

needing first aid or medical attention
shock
acute pneumonia 
severe organ or system dysfunction
systemic contagious/infectious disease
significant fever
severe/uncontrolled cardiovascular disease
highly metastatic cancer
acute rheumatoid arthritis
hemmorage

Question 34

Give some examples of full body systemic relative contraindication

Answer 34

mildly infectious diesase
controlled/mild cardiovascular disease
rheumatoid arthritis in remission 
organ dysfunctions controlled by meds
condition of spasticity 
medications
immunocompromised
drug withdrawl
hyper/hypotension
surgery

Question 35

Give some examples of local absolute contraindications

Answer 35

undiagnosed bump
infections
recent wounds
severe varicose veins
thrombosis
phlebitis 
aneurism

Question 36

Give some examples of relative local contraindication

Answer 36

benign bumb
acute disc herniation
chronic inflammation
frozen shoulder
joint instability
not serious vericose veins 
fracture while casted

Question 37

What are the basic principles of application

Answer 37

general to specific to general -techniques, area

superficial to deep to superficial - light technique to deep technique

proximal to distal to proximal

periphery to centre-area around pain

Question 38

What are components of massage viewed with respect to?

Answer 38

• client health history
• stage of dysfunction or complaint
• what client wants

Question 39

What are the components of application of massage

Answer 39

pressure
rate
rhythm
duration

Question 40

Before starting a massage what should you consider?

Answer 40

• intent client/MT
• confidence in technique and knowledge
• physical fitness/energy levels
• hand-body raitio, biomechanics
• overall health of client
• client meds
• previous massage experience