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Chapter 6: 10-31-10

Southeastern Institute - Chapter 6: Swedish Midterm

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Postural techniques used to deliver massage therapy with the utmost efficiency and with minimal trauma to the therapist Body mechanics
According to Bonnie Prudden, how the profession of massage therapy is classified Strenuous
The position of a client when lying on his/her abdomen Prone
Covering the body with a cloth for professionalism, client's emotional privacy, and warmth, while accessing the client's body for massage Draping
According to William Barry, the foundation of massage Breathing
The center of gravity located 1 to 2 inches below and behind the navel Dantien
The foot stance most often used when applying effluerage or any stroke in which the therapist proceeds from one point to the next along the client's body, one foot pointing in the direction of movement Bow stance
The foot stance used to perform massage strokes that traverse relatively short distances, both feet placed on the floor with toes pointing forward a little more than hip distance apart Warrior stance
self inflicted injuries related to poor biomechanics, including general posture, sporting movements and work habits Repetitive motion injuries
Position preferred for pregnant women, some older adults and persons with various other conditions Side-lying position
In the art of draping, the primary comfort consideration Warmth
The position of a client when lying on his/her back Supine
The practical issues of setting the table height and positioning, bolstering Table mechanics
What must the therapist possess for all clients, all day long Enough stamina and endurance
A Japanese term used to describe the lower abdomen Hara
The two concepts embedded in the art of massage Groundedness and centeredness
Also known as the archer stance Bow stance
Also known as the horse stance Warrior stance
Position yourself, as much as possible, directly Behind your work
When turning the client from prone to supine, the direction of rotation should be Toward the therapist
When turning the client from supine to prone, the direction of rotation should be Away from the therapist
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