EFFECTS/BENEFITS
Any physical, emotional, or mental condition that may cause a particular massage treatment to be unsafe or detrimental to the clients well being
What is a contraindication?
This endangerment site is found on the posterior body, just inferior to the ribs and lateral to the spine.
What is upper lumbar?
Common modes of transmission include all of the following except:
ingestion
exhalation
direct contact with mucous membranes
skin contact
What is exhalation?
The proper temperature for a massage room
What is between 72-75 degrees F?
A wider table increases the tendency to reach out, bend, and twist, which increases stress on this.
What is lower back and shoulders?
Friction & stroking movements cause the skin to do this, due to increased blood circulation.
What is redden slightly (Hyperemia)?
This endangerment site contains the carotid artery, internal jugular vein, vagus nerve and lymph nodes.
What is anterior triangle of neck?
Which of the following conditions is NOT caused by a virus?
measles
mumps
ringworm
small pox
What is ringworm?
When positioning the client face down, placing the bolster under the clients chest takes the pressure off of this.
What is cervical spine?
Designing the workplace to fit the people.
What is ergonomics?
Which of the following IS NOT a PHYSICAL effect of massage?
Improved Healing
Relaxed / Refreshed Muscles
Improved Lymphatic Function
Reduced Metabolism
What is reduced metabolism?
This endangerment site is the location of the funny bone.
What is the ulnar notch of the elbow?
Autoclaves are used for this.
What is sterilization?
Repeated gliding strokes are commonly referred to as this.
What is shingles?
When you are centered emotionally you are:
What is self assured?
Which of the following IS NOT a PHSYCHOLOGICAL effect of massage?
Stimulated nerves
Reduced anxiety
Stress relief
Sense of relaxation
What is stimulated nerves?
This endangerment site is the posterior aspect of the knee bordered by the gastronemius and hamstrings.
What is popliteal fossa?
According to the Standart Precautions for Massage Practitioners, before cleaning a potentially infectious item, you should:
What is put on gloves?
If you are seeing a returning client, You should ask this question during the intake process.
What is have there been any changes since your last visit?
As a general guideline, you should have at least ______________ feet of clear space on all sides of a massage table.
What is 3 feet?
Which of the following is NOT a MECHANICAL effect of massage?
Relax/Reset muscle tone
Deform sensory/proprioceptive nerve endings
Enhance fluid uptake in the muscles
Stretch/Compress various connective tissues
What is relax/reset muscle tone?
This endangerment site is bordered by the sartorius muscle, the adductor longus muscle and the inguinal ligament.
What is the femoral triangle?
Washing/brushing the nails of both hands should take this long.
What is 60 seconds?
For a basic relaxation massage, it is suggested to finish the session here.
What is the back of the body?
When scheduling multiple massage sessions for the same day, it is best to group clients that require deep work this way.
What is with adequate space between?
The REFLEX effects of massage include all of the following EXCEPT:
warm the tissues
cause hyperemia
enhance circulation to and from muscles
relax or reset muscle tone
What is enhance circulation to and from muscles?
This endangerment sight is located just below the notch posterior to the ramus of the mandible.
What is inferior to the ear?
Head lice are this?
What are parasites?
You should avoid massage strokes around the eyes when the client?
What is wearing contact lenses?
Body mechanics includes using these 3 things to distribute stresses throughout the body as you work.
What is breath, posture and movement?
Activation of the sympathetic nervous system is related to this.
What is stress?
The structures of concern for the upper lumbar endangerment sight?
What are kidneys? (avoid heavy percussion)
Parkinsons Disease is caused by the body's inability to produce this hormone, which affects brain function and controls fine movement.
What is dopamine?
When the client is in the prone position, a bolster under this prevents hyperextension of the knees and ankles.
What are the ankles?
Centering is bases on the concept that the body has a geographical center located about how many inches below the naval?
What is 2' ?
A normal body temperature can vary from:
What is 96.4 - 99.1?
The 5 structures of concern for the Posterior Triange of the Neck.
What are brachial plexus, subclavian artery, brachiocephalic vein, external jugular vein, and lymph nodes?
A class of proteins the body produces in response to contact with antigens and increase the bodies resistance to specific antigens.
What are antibodies?
This can be done as an opening procedure of the massage, or for various reasons may be left out of the massage completely.
What is face massage?
In this stance, both feet are in line with the massage table.
What is horse stance?