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Chapter 3: 10-31-10
Southeastern Institute - Chapter 3: Swedish Midterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |