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Swedish Massage Ch11
Body Mechanics, Table Skills, general guidelines
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following statements about draping is not correct? | *Mutual consent is an acceptable reason to ignore draping guidelines |
| An example of poor body mechanics while applying massage technique is: | *bending your back to get closer to the receiver |
| Which of the following is the best option for lowering the body for massage applications to the forearms and hands of a person positioned in a massage chair? | *Kneeling on 1 or both knees |
| Broad pressure to the upper traps of a person positioned in a massage chair is best applied with your: | *Forearm |
| When sitting on a stool to give massage, position yourself : | *near the edge with feet flat on the floor |
| A good guideline for the use of lubricant for massage application is: | *use the least amount needed to apply techniques effectively |
| The best option for positioning a client seated in a regular chair for a neckmasssage is to have humor her: | *lean against a table with a pillow |
| Pressure applied too deeply too fast during massage may cause: | *tensing |
| Which of the following statements about the sequence of techniques during massage is NOT correct | *Deep specific technique should be applied first |
| In the side lying position, the upper leg is best supported so that it is: | *Parallel to the table |
| Which of the following is NOT a good practice for preventing strain on the hands during or after massage? | *Apply deep techniques right away, saving less stressful techniques for the end of the session. |
| Which of the following practices will most likely lead to physical and mental strain? | *Performing 30 massage sessions per week |
| Tissue damage can result to using too much ____________when applying techniques> | Pressure |
| When assisting a frail person to sit up after lying supine, place ur hand at his | *shoulder and knees |
| Which of the following describes good hand mechanics during compression technique? | *Reinforcing the hand over the metacarpals of the bottom hand |
| Practitioners who focus the use of their technique on a small area or a particular structure are said to be working with: | *Specificity |
| Which of the following is avoided when applying direct pressure with the thumb. | *Abduction |
| Where are bolsters typically placed to support a client in the supine position on a massage table? | *Knees |
| According to the principle "stacking the joints", a MT applying thumb pressure to a point would: | *line up the bones of the thumb and wrist |
| The essential consideration in positioning a client is: | *the clients safety and comfort |
| In the bow and arrow stance, the body is lowered by: | *Widening the stance with bent knees |
| When lying supine, if a clients arms do not lie flat on the table due to his or her structure or muscular tightness, support can be provided with a small bolster placed under the: | *Wrist |
| the rhythm for a relaxing massage is generally described as: | *Smooth, flowing and regular |
| What does it mean to keep the wrists in a neutral position when applying massage technique? | *Neither Flexed nor extended |
| The Skillful blending of performance elements comprises the _____________of massage. | *Art |
| Which of the following describes good hand mechanics during thumb pressure technique? | *Thumb and wrist joints in a straight line? |
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