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Massage Therapy Term Test

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Draping
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Kinesiology
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Tapotement
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Contraindications
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Drain
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Fibromyalgia
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Indications
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Something which would indicate that massage or certain massage strokes are okay to use, or even particularly beneficial for a client goal or condition.
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A massage stroke which is percussive, rhythmic, and quick. It is designed to loosen mucus and stimulate the nervous system.
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A long gliding massage stroke (form of effleurage designed to flush toxins and normal metabolic waste into your bloodstream so your body may remove them.
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The covering of a client with a sheet, blanket, or towel.
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Something which would indicate that massage is not acceptable for a client: certain massage strokes, or massage at all.
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The study of the movement (especially of the human body), involving bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
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A condition which causes lack of or poor sleep and characteristic muscle pain.
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A particular type of connective tissue which spreads throughout the body from head to toe and from skin to the deepest bones. It helps to support and shape the body.
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A system of massage developed in Sweden which is widely used at the basis for teaching and practicing massage. It is designed forrelaxation but may be varied for different effects.
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A trademarked technique which treats the muscular fascia of the body.
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A form of evaluation that is required four times during the program where a student gives a massage to a licensed instructor. The purpose is to assess for areas of weakness, acknowledge areas of progress or accomplishment, and to grade for academic record
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A long gliding massage stroke designed to spread lubricant, increase circulation, and warm tissue for deeper work.
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When a muscle turns the front of your body or head to the same side (muscle on right turns you right, left side to left)
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A massage stroke designed to loosen and soften muscle after it has been warmed.
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A uniquely shaped part of a bone, either raised or sunken in, which is used as a reference point to locate where muscles attach to bones.

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