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Exam 2
Theraputic Massage
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What technique is the basis for all techniques and also consists of placing the practitioner's hand on a client without movement in any direction? | Touch |
| The object of superficial gliding/effleurage is to affect what? | Skin, Lymph, and veins |
| Quicker strokes have what type of effect? | Stimulating |
| What method creates waves and rhythms that penetrate and stimulates, tonifies, or sedates the nervous system and underlying organs? | Oscillating Method |
| What are tge physiological effects of effleurage? | 1. Dilates vessels in skin (reflex) 2. increases permeability capillary beds. 3. Increases circulation & lymph flow |
| Define phagocytosis | Removal of waste products |
| What is the minimum temperature that contraindicates massage? | 99.4 |
| What technique relieves toothache, nerve pain, and headache | Deep Pressure Touch |
| What method is used to introduce the client to deeper techniques? | Gliding/effleurage |
| Describe percussive method? | Tapotement or tapping, slapping, cupping, hacking, and beating |
| True or False: The therapeutic intent is a mindless mental process of a desired goal or outcome? | False |
| How should you, the therapist, proceed with a massage if the client comes in with a fever? | Explain to the client unable to do massage at this time, because a fever is contraindicated and reschedule |
| Define effleurage | A succession of strokes applied by gliding the hand over a somewhat extended portion of the body. |
| Define Torsion Method | Compressing/twisting one end of the structure in one direction while the other end is held motionless, compressed twist in opposite direction |
| Define Maslow's Hierarchy of needs? | Physiological to Transcendence |
| What is the key component in motivation? | Desire |
| What is the most common symptom of self-sabotage? | procrastination |
| What is a major element in effective daily planning? | Ranking |
| Define the Pareto Principle | 80% of your results are produced by 20% of your activity & 20% of your results are produced by 80% of your activity |
| Define Goal | Attainable, measurable, things or accomplishments; you set and make commitment to achieve |
| If a client comes to you with mild edema in the left leg, in what order would you , the therapist, apply gliding to the left leg? | Above the swelling of Left leg; avoid lower leg (below knee) |
| What bony landmark is where effleurage techniques of the hip begin per the gliding/effleurage techniques handout? | Greater trochanter |
| Define self-management | 1. Key to Success 2. Taking personal responsibility for every facet of your life 3. Increasing personal productivity while staying true to yourself |
| Describe how to preform effleurage of the sacrospinalis? | Begin at base of neck (C7) with therapist index and middle finger (phalanges 2/3) split with either finger lateral to spine and apply movement down side of spine to sacrum; glide back |
| Define Methods of Shearing | Applying a force that deforms the tissue by using circular, cross-fiber, linear friction techniques. |
| What is the initial effect on the nerves with feather (nerve) stroking? | Two or three strokes have stimulating effect on the nerves |
| Should you apply effleurage over open lesions? Why? | No, because contraindicated |
| Describe how to perform effleurage of zygomaticus, buccinator, and masseter | Place fingers on each side of nose and move hand out toward ears, following the cheekbones |
| How does one develop risk-taking abilities? | 1. Level of comfort you have in experiencing new or unusual situations. 2. Your self-esteem |
| Describe the inner critic: | The negative internal voice |
| List the contraindications for superficial or deep gliding/effleurage: | 1. Not used over uncovered or covered open or contagious skin lesions 2. Not used distal to an area of inflammation 3. Presence of fever |
| Define values: | Beliefs about what is intrinsically worthwhile or desirable, rather than what is right or correct |
| What is an advantage of joining an online discussion forum? | Provide timely support |
| Define self-motivation: | The initiative to under take or continue a task or activity without another prodding or supervision. |
| Can gliding strokes be superficial or deep? | Yes, Both |
| Define Joint Movement Method: | Stretching muscle/fascia, renewing awareness; stimulating production |
| Define Gliding Methods: | Smooth continuous motion using fingertips, the palm of the hand, a soft fist or forearm; using light-moderate-or deep pressure without losing contact with skin |
| When applying gliding strokes, the hand moves forward centripetally and returns in what direction? | Centrifugally |
| What technique relieves insomnia and soothes, comforts, and reduces anxiety? | Light Touch |
| Where would you apply effleurage in case of headaches? | To the spine |
| What procedure of massage is used to soothe muscle spasms? | Deep pressure touch |
| what procedure of massage uses an alternate wringing movement, done centripetally? | Oscillating Method |
| Effleurage does what to white blood cell production? | Increases |
| Define the term "centrifugal" | Away from heart |
| What technique has a mechanical effect? | Deep Gliding/effleurage |
| When done slowly, does effleurage have a sedative effect? | |
| When done quickly, does effleurage have a stimulating effect? | |
| Centripetal effleurage is done in what direction? (anatomy directional terms) | Distal to proximal |
| Pelvic pain can be addressed by applying effleurage where? | apply to lower back |
| Give an example using a correct goal setting technique | |
| What is the key to career longevity? | Strong Client Base |
| Define Stress-Management | Tool, strategy, or technique that helps reduce stress nd reduce negative impact on mental or physical well-being |
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