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Chapter 3: 10-31-10
Southeastern Institute - Chapter 3: Swedish Midterm
Question | Answer |
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Extracted from fruit, seeds or nuts | Butters |
Most popular massage lubricant | Cream |
Synonym for foam thickness | Loft |
The ability of foam to return to it's original height after being disturbed | Memory |
Alcoholic, oily or soapy agents used to create a sensation of heat | Liniments |
Agents that reduce pain | Analgesics |
Products that redden the skin and cause irritation | Rubefacients |
Accounts for 90% to 98% of all massage table sales | Portable tables |
Product that underwent lengthy testing with the majority of persons experiencing no side effects | Hypoallergenic |
Primary reason to use a massage lubricant | Reduce friction |
Light source obscured from view by shades or baffles | Indirect |
Avoided when selecting a massage oil | Mineral oil |
Where the therapist performs the massage | Massage room or massage studio |
Massage office, where massage appointments are scheduled, telephone calls are places and records are kept | Paper office |
Massage table width | Between 28 and 31 inches |
Massage table length | 72 or 73 inches long |
Massage table height | Between 22 and 34 inches |
To prevent cross-contamination of lubrication between clients, this works best | single-use container or a pump dispenser |
Avoid mineral oil because | It is a known carcinogen |
Cream, butters, oils, gels, lotions, powder and linaments | Types of lubricants |
Comfortable temperature for a massage room | Approximately 75 degrees |