Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Sports Massage
Prenatal Massage
Range of Motion
Treatments
100

What would you instruct your client to do prior to getting on the table?

Instruct the client to perform stationary circles (15-30 times) on the Lymph Nodes


100

Explain the pace of post-sport massage?

Slow

Rhythmic 

100

Which hip do you place a rolled up towel for prental massage?

Right

100

Name three contraindications of Passive ROM excercises?

Analgesics/muscle relaxants

Inflamed joints

Hypermobility

100

Why would you apply cold hydrotherapy?

Reduce Pain and Inflammation

200

For Lymphatic Drainage Massage - would we treat proximal to distal or distally to proximal?

Proximal to Distally

200

Explain post event massage?

Swedish

Completed 30 minutes after the event is completed. 

200

Please list five cautions of things to avoid for prenatal massage therapy.

Joint Play

Myofascial Release over the Pelvis

Certain Essential Oils

High Blood Pressure/Pre-Eclampsia

Acupressure Points (thenar eminence/two finger widths above medial malleolus)

 

200

Explain Active Range of Motion?

The client performs these movements themselves while being observed by the therapist 

The therapist demonstrates the movement and the client copies the action

200

What is the difference in timeline between an Acute vs chronic injury? 

Acute 0-72hours 

Chronic: 2 weeks + 

300

Give two purposes of Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Reduces Edema, Reduces the formation of Scar Tissue, Helps with Trauma

300

What are the principles of Pre-Event Massage?

Vigorous massage, broad contact surface, No Deep Tissue, Energizing, & Brief


300

How would you modify a massage for someone with gestational diabetes? 

Shorter Strokes

Lighter Pressure


300

Explain Passive Range of Motion?

•The joint is moved by an outside force (therapist) •Client is relaxed
•The joint is taken through PAIN FREE range of motion
•Passive range of motion does not mean stretching the muscle
•Little tension is applied to the muscle at the end of its ROM
•Movement stops as resistance is felt

300

Describe the Signs and Symptoms of a tension headache

  • Dull, aching head pain (not throbbing)
  • Vice-like Pressure or tightness across the forehead, or on the sides and back of the head
  • Tenderness in the scalp, neck, and shoulder muscles


400

Name the four Lymphatic Techniques?

Stroking, Pumping, Scooping and Milking

400

Name two causes of muscle cramps?

Medication

Dehydration

Poor Nutrition 

Pregnancy

Overuse 


400

What are the additional intake questions you would ask for prenatal massage?

Timeline of Pregnancy

Complications

Screening Questions for Pre-eclampsia/Gestational Diabetes


400

Explain Active Assisted Range of Motion?

• The therapist helps the client perform ROM exercise with help, usually at the end of the range 

• Particularly helpful for elderly clients and clients with a muscle or joint injury 

• Care must be taken to only help in completing the PAIN FREE ROM without forcing the movement

400

Name the Signs and symptoms of Plantar fasciitis. 

  • Sharp or stabbing pain in the bottom of the foot near the heel, especially with the first steps in the morning 
  • Pain after long periods of rest, such as sitting or sleeping, which may improve with movement but return after prolonged standing or activity
  • Tenderness when pressing on the heel or arch of the foot
500

Name Four Contraindications for Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Chronic Heart Failure, Kidney Disease, Lymph Obstruction, Bacterial Infection, Recent Thrombosis, Malignancy

500

Name two ways someone can reduce muscle cramps?

Proper Nutrition

Hydration

Proper Warm Up

Vary Exercise Routines 

500

Please list three signs of pre-eclampsia? 

Swelling of the Hands/Feet/and Face

Blurred Vision

New Headache

500

Provide three benefits of Passive Range of Motion?

Minimize formation of adhesions

Maintain muscle elasticity

Maintain joint mobility

Decrease pain 

500

For both Tension headaches and Plantar Fascitis, name 2 muscles and two therapeutic techniques to treat the condition. 

The instructor will decide if the answer is valid. 

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