M5.Part1.Massage Therapy

All are indication of Massage, EXCEPT:

• Anxiety and depression

• Respiratory problems

• Chronic cosntipation

• Atrophic skin

He was the founder of the modern day massage techniques with the incorporation of French massage.

• Peter Ling

• Albert Hoffa

• James Mennell

• Gertrude Beard

Massage can be applied to patient with portal vein thrombosis.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A scarred tissue can be applied with massage given that it should be old enough to apply friction.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A massage therapist is licensed by the Professional Regulatory Commission to be able to practice their profession.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Privacy is one of the ethical issues that a therapist should adhere when giving their service to their patients.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Anyone can give a massage as long as they understand the basic principles of massage.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When giving a massage the bony part and the painful joints should not be avoided, the therapist can reduce and correct these.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The patient's body should be elevated if necessary, so as to make them comfortable.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Pressure should be in line with the arterial flow of the patient.

• TRUE

• FALSE