Massage Therapy Ch 8

Which practice is defined as manipulation of soft tissue using compression and decompression for therapeutic, palliative, and wellness purposes?

• Ayurveda

• Aromatherapy

• Reiki

• Massage therapy

How does clinical massage differ from wellness massage?

• It is used to improve function

• Treatments are area-focused

• Treatments are designed to decrease pain

• It can be used to manage issues related to surgery

Which method involves downward pressure on tissues?

• Torqueing

• Stretching

• Compression

• Traction

Which term means the application of force?

• Depth

• Pressure

• Duration

• Pallor

Which area of the body could deep pressure be used on?

• Bony prominence

• Anterior elbow

• Gluteal region

• Posterior knee

Which term describes sites that contain tissues such as nerves, blood vessels, and glands that are vulnerable to harm from applied pressure?

• Anatomic

• Endangerment

• Muscular

• Physiologic

Which condition is one of the main adverse events from massage?

• Muscle soreness

• Low blood glucose level

• Dizziness

• Disc herniation

The anterior neck is an endangerment site because it contains which artery?

• Aorta

• Carotid

• Coronary

• Mesentery

Which area of the body is an endangerment site because it contains the brachial artery?

• Anterior neck

• Popliteal area

• Axilla

• Abdomen

Which term describes the distance a massage technique travels over the body?

• Rate

• Rhythm

• Excursion

• Expedition