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| Friction would have the least effect on: |
visceral circulation |
| Reflex effects of massage include: |
vasoconstriction/vasodilation |
| The Greater long saphenous vein is located: |
medial and anterior |
| What procedure would most likely cause muscle contraction? |
Percussion or strong vibration |
| Massage affects digestion by: |
increasing the appetite |
| Massage affects elimination by: |
encouraging kidney function |
| Secondary fatigue may be caused by: |
application of too rigorous a massage on a person not accustomed to it. |
| Circulation in the muscles is most affected by: |
deep kneading |
| The physiologic effects of massage are: |
mechanical, metabolic, reflexive |
| Which is not an effect of massage on the muscular system? |
to increase muscle fatigue |
| The lesser saphenous vein is located where? |
lateral and posterior |
| The cephalic vein is located: |
On the lateral portion of the arm. |
| Which of the following veins is located on the proximal, anterior thigh? |
The femoral vein. |
| Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the posterior border of the axilla? |
Pectoralis minor |
| Which of the following landmarks are important when trying to locate a hamstring pull? |
Gluteal fold |
| What is the lateral border of the anterior triangle? |
the medial border of the SCM |
| In regards to digestion, massage helps with what? |
increase peristalsis |
| What technique could be used to slow down the heart rate? |
centrifugal friction |
| Reflexive techniques affect which bodily system the most? |
nervous |
| Which of the following would be a therapeutic application or indication for massage: |
Raynaud's disease |
| In cases of muscular fatigue and exhaustion, what techniques would be best? |
centripetal friction and kneading |
| What would be a more modern term for muscular rheumatism? |
fibromyalgia |
| What technique would aid venous and lymphatic return to the heart in cases of edema: |
centripital friction |
| What is myxedema? |
hypothyroidism |
| Another term for wry neck is: |
torticollis |
| Crural neuralgia refers to pain in the: |
leg |
| What type of massage should be done for painful cases of arthritis and acute rheumatoid arthritis? |
derivative massage |
| In the treatment of muscular rheumatism (fibromyalgia), massage: |
promotes absorption of toxins |
| Massage is contraindicated for: |
Bright's disease |
| A client comes to you with a sprained ankle which has already been treated by medical professionals. Which type of massage would be most appropriate? |
derivative massage of the thigh |
| A lateral deviation of the spine is known as: |
scoliosis |
| What is the term used to describe extreme sensitivity? |
hyperaesthesias |
| Massage for fractures: |
should not be done until completely healed |
| In which of the following conditions is massage indicated? |
Ataxia |
| Can you massage someone with mild lordosis? |
yes |
| Nerve impingement is found in which condition? |
carpal tunnel |
| Which of the following is a symptom of liver disease? |
jaundice |
| To calm the heart, circulation and the nervous system, what procedures would you use? |
centrifugal friction and stroking |
| Friction would be contraindicated in which of the following disorders? |
phlebitis |
| Stroking is: |
touch combined with motion |
| A metobolic condition in which sodium urate crystals trigger a chronic inflammatory process in the joints, particularly the big toe describes: |
Gout |
| The Lesser/short Saphenous vein is located: |
lateral and posterior |
| Stroking is done: |
with the arterial flow |
| The best procedure to aid venous and lymphatic circulation in cases of edema is: |
centripetal friction of the extremities. |
| If your client has pelvic pain, where do you massage? |
low back |
| Lightly touching the part operated upon with one or more fingers, with the whole hand, or with both hands describes: |
passive (light) touch |
| Circular friction is done on what part of the body? |
extremities |
| Circular and semi-circular movements that slide over the back are: |
rotary friction |
| What would you NOT use friction for? |
hypertension |
| Hyperesthesia, insomnia, and nervous irritability can be relieved with: |
Passive Touch |
| Using the whole or part of the hand, moved over the surface with a considerable degree of pressure describes: |
friction |
| The term kneading is used interchangably with which procedure? |
Petrissage |
| If an athlete comes to you with a rigid or contracted gastrocnemius muscles, what procedure would be the MOST appropriate? |
chucking of the gastrocnemius |
| In deep kneading, the main object is to act upon the: |
muscles |
| In fist kneading, the direction is: |
along the course of the colon, beginning at the right groin. |
| Which of the following procedures increases the circulation in the muscles? |
deep kneading |
| The direction for superficial kneading is: |
there is no special direction |
| Which of the following is not an indication/therapeutic application for deep kneading |
Bright's disease |
| The technique of petrissage: |
causes body parts to be squeezed, compressed, and lifted. |
| This kneading procedure is best used on the chest,abdomen, and back. |
palmar kneading |
| In what manner should kneading be applied in acute inflammatory conditions such as fractures and articular rheumatism, gout or in cases of cerebral congestion? |
derivatively |
| Which kneading procedures are particularly useful in abdominal massage? |
fist and digital |
| What is the best technique for dry skin? |
superficial kneading |
| A lack of coordination and precision refers to: |
ataxia |
| Percussion is also known as: |
tapotement |
| Vibration, percussion and friction have which indication in common? |
all are useful to relieve coldness of the extremities |
| As a rule, in percussion the hand should: |
strike the muscle fibers transversely. |
| Is a muscle spasm an indication for vibration? |
yes |
| In which forms of vibration does the hand properly slip over the skin? |
knuckle and superficial |
| Percussion and vibration are not indicated in this disorder? |
hyperesthesia |
| Which procedure affects peristalsis? |
hacking |
| Percussion may be stimulating when applied: |
Lightly |
| Strong and prolonged percussion has what effect on the blood vessels? |
vasodilation |
| When mobilizing joints, the support should be placed in such a way as to fix the _____ part of the articulation under treatment. |
superior |
| Which of the techniques DOES NOT sedate the nervous system? |
vibration |
| Which type of vibration could be done with one hand upon another? |
deep |
| Could you do joint movements for gout? |
yes |
| When mobilizing the elbow, what actions does it make? |
flexion/extension |
| To affect the lymphatic and circulation of the joints, perform: |
joint movements |
| If the elbow is made to describe a large circle, what are you doing? |
circumduction of the humerus |
| Which techniques are more mechanical? |
friction and kneading |
| Which techniques are more reflexive? |
stroking, vibration, and percussion |
| What techniques have a reflexive effect on the nervous system? |
All |
| Can these reflexive techniques be sedating or stimulating? |
Both |
| What techniques can cause muscles to contract? |
Percussion and vibration |
| What techniques can increase nutrition to the muscles? |
Kneading and friction |
| What techniques can remove toxins or effuesed inflammatory products in the muscles? |
Friction and Kneading |
| If massage effects the bones, could it affect the blood making process? |
Yes |
| What techniques would affect general circulation the most? |
Friction |
| What techniques would affect local circulation the most? |
Kneading |
| Which techniques affect vasoconstriction/vasodilation reflexively? |
Percussion |
| Is the effect on visceral circulation direct or indirect? |
indirect |
| To produce derivative affects on the brain and spinal cord, what procedures are contraindicated? |
Percussion and Reflex Stroking |
| Which procedures mechanically act on the lymph channels? |
Friction and Kneading |
| What does Kellogg mean by saying massage promotes absorption? |
Fluid, water, or toxins |
| What procedure affects peristalsis the most? |
Percussion |
| What procedures help with heart disease? |
massage and joint movements |
| What procedure affects muscles the most? |
Kneading |
| What procedure helps with edema and other kinds or swelling? |
centripetal friction |
| What procedure calms the circulation? |
centrifugal friction |
| What procedure helps with atrophy of the muscles? |
Friction and petrissage |
| Is massage indicated for febrile conditions? |
Contraindication |
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