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TMB60 Quiz 5.2

Theory of Massage and Bodywork

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Clinical massage therapy describes applications of massage: To treat pathological conditions
Massage has been found to ________ some of the negative side effects from radiation and chemotherapy in persons being treated for cancer. Reduce
One of the important effects of massage in preterm infants is: Weight gain
Lower cortisol levels in the blood are an objective measure indicating: Less depression
Massage is beneficial for people with medical conditions worsened by: Stress
Anxiety reduction, improved body awareness, and the ability to receive pleasurable nonsexual touch are especially important effects of massage for what special population? Survivors of physical abuse
Which massage technique describes Therapeutic Touch Sweeping hand movements a few inches above the skin
When should forceful thrusting movements to realign skeletal structures be applied by massage practitioners? Never
Therapeutic outcomes that focus on enhancing the primary treatment or that create a more favorable environment for healing are called: Indirect therapeutic
Research will help ensure that the application of clinical massage therapy will be: Safer and more effective
Planning treatment based on the unique situation, needs, or goals is called: Client-centered
Which of the following are foundations of evidence-based practice? Research and clinical experience
Principle-based therapy allows for: Variation
An effect of massage related to mental health that is confirmed in a meta-analysis of massage research is that massage can reduce: Depression and state anxiety
Massage for healthy nervous system development and weight gain in preterm infants is considered which type of clinical massage outcome? Direct-therapeutic outcome
Massage used for palliative care is most common in which of the following settings? Home or hospice
The localized swelling of tissues as a result of the soft tissue injury from the exertion of exercise is called: Traumatic edema
When massage is used to reduce the symptoms and discomfort of a disease for a terminally ill patient, it is considered _______________ care. Palliative
Relaxing hypertonic muscles, encouraging healthy scar formation, and relieving constipation are __________ outcomes of massage. Direct therapeutic
What massage technique is effective in the treatment of repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)? Deep transverse friction
Massage of what body region has been found to be effective in reducing anxiety of hospitalized patients? Back
What massage specialization has been found effective in treating postmastectomy lymphedema? Manual lymph drainage
In cases of heart failure, kidney disease, and liver congestion, circulatory massage is: Contraindicated
Which of the following is not a finding in studies on the effects of massage on children with asthma? Decreased peak airflow
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