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CHAPTER 6
A client comes to you for a massage and upon arrival states that they have not been
feeling well, is running a fever, but knows the massage will help them feel better. How should you proceed?
explain to the client that their fever is a contraindication for massage and will need to reschedule
The proper temperature for a massage room is between _____F and _____F.
72, 75
If you are seeing a returning client, ask ________
9f there have been any changes to their health since the last treatment
A wider table increases the tendency to reach out, bend, and twist, which increases stress on the _____
lower back and shoulders
Body mechanics includes using the _____ to distribute stresses throughout the body as you work
breath, posture, and movement
The method of removing/eliminating all living organisms and microorganisms is best described as _______
sterilizing
When positioning the client face down, placing a support under the client's chest takes the pressure off the ______
cervical spine
For a basic relaxation massage, it is suggested to finish the session with the __________
back of the body
_______ involves designing the workplace to fit the people.
ergonomics
Centering is based on the concept that the body has a geographical center about ____ inches below the navel.
two inches (2.5cm)
Whose responsibility is it to provide a safe and clean facility for a massage business?
practitioner
When the client is in the prone position, a bolster under the ______ prevents hyperextension of the knees and ankles.
ankles
Avoid massage strokes around the eyes if the client ________
is wearing contact lenses
When you are centered emotionally, you _____
are self assured
In the ______ stance, both feet are in line with the massage table.
horse
The most common method of transmission is by _______
unwashed hands
When the client is turning from the prone position to the supine position, the practitioner should not _________
touch the clients body
While doing massage, pay attention to your ______, your stance, and how you move when delivering the massage movements.
hand positions
A general guideline is to have at least ____ feet of clear space on all sides of a massage table
three
In massage, the most common stance is the ____ stance
archer
If there is any concern that the linens have been contaminated, _______ to the wash water.
chlorine bleach
Repeating gliding strokes are commonly referred to as ________
shingles
________ can be done as the opening procedure of the massage, or for various reasons, may be left out of the massage routine completely.
Face massage
When scheduling multiple massage sessions for the same day, it is best to group clients that require deep work _____
with adequate space between
Correct posture and stances are important to the practitioner because they ______
aid in balance