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Massage Basics

Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping, Swedish

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Body Mechanics The use of one’s body that is safe, energy-conserving, reduces strain, and is anatomically efficient?
Foot stances that provide support, balance, and mobility are all essential to which aspect of massage therapy? Body Mechanics
Effective body mechanics help prevent? Repetitive stress injuries
Using proper body mechanics have what effect? Maximal pressure benefit for the client
Client girth is a factor to consider when ...? Adjusting your massage table height
Which shape is the strongest and most stable? Triangle
Which factor in a shoe provides the best balance, performance, and directional control while performing massage? Arch support
Which foot stance should be used when performing massage techniques on the area of the client that is directly in front of the therapist’s body? Horse
How are the massage therapist’s feet positioned in the horse stance? Symmetric, shoulder width, and pointing in the same direction
Which body position helps stabilize the core? Flexed hips
Where is the body’s center of gravity located? Lower abdomen
When applying decompression or traction, where should the massage therapist’s body weight be positioned in relation to the application area? Distal
Which technique is a posture from which the massage therapist can move into other positions easily when working on a client lying on a mat? squatting
Prone laying face down, face in the head craddle
When a client is in the prone position, where should a bolster be placed? Under the ankles
When a client is in the supine position, where should a bolster be placed? Neck, Knees, and ankles (based on client preference)
If a prone client has excess lumbar spine curvature, under which part of the body should a pillow be placed for comfort? abdomen
Supine Client is laying on their back, face up
Why do we drape a client client modesty privacy
What should the therapist do before asking the client to turn over on the massage table? Remove all bolsters
What massage table accessory allows a client's neck to remain relatively straight while the client lays prone? Face cradle
Which temperature range is the most comfortable range for a massage room? 68 - 76 degrees
What method is the most effective way to prevent cross-contamination of a thin massage lubricant? Container with a pump mechanism
Which joint position allows the massage therapist to apply the most pressure with the least amount of stress? Stacked
Pressure Tern which means application of force
Effleurage Application of gliding movements that follow the contours of the body
Can deep pressure be used on the gluteal region? yes
Which massage technique is also called gliding Effleurage
Petrissage Massage technique involves lifting, compressing, and releasing soft tissues such as skin and muscle?
Petrissage is also called kneading
What do faster frictional movements produce more of? Heat
Tapotement Massage technique which is also called percussion
Mobilization Passive range of motion movements applied to a joint complex
Disinfection of contaminated tools means immersing them in a 1:10 solution of household bleach and water for at least how many minutes? 5
Absolute contraindication fever widespread (systemic) infection
Local contraindication sprained area within the last 48 hours
Endangerment Sites that contain tissues such as nerves, blood vessels, and glands that are vulnerable to harm from pressure
The anterior neck is an endangerment site because it contains which artery? Carotid
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