Quiz 14 and 15, Sem 2, Massage, Version A

The benefits of position release are ______ and a neurological resetting of the proprioceptive mechanisms that maintain the dysfunctional state.

• increased metabolic activity

• increased local circulation

• improved muscle tone

• restoration of energy flow

What technique was discovered by accident when Lawrence Jones, DC., had his assistant put his walk-in patient in a comfortable position on the table until he could get to him?

• Reciprocal inhibition

• Ortho-Bionomy

• Position release

• Strain-Counterstrain

______ is a healing system that involves the correct application of the natural laws of life.

• Ortho-Bionomy

• Strain-Counterstrain

• Reciprocal inhibition

• Position release

Because of the gentle, caring, and loving way in which ______ is done, the release of muscular tension is often accompanied by mental and emotional release.

• Reciprocal inhibition

• Ortho-Bionomy

• Position release

• Strain-Counterstrain

Strain-Counterstrain, Ortho-Bionomy, and Structural Muscular Balancing are bodywork systems that incorporate ______ techniques.

• passive resistance

• isoyltic

• muscular balancing

• position release

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Fibroblasts produce antibodies that attack pathogens.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 2. Fascia is an integrated three-dimensional connective tissue network that is continuous throughout the body.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 3. In massage, the practitioner’s hands contribute heat (thermal energy).

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 4. When applying the cross-handed stretch, the therapist senses a line of resistance and moves away from it.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 5. Cross-fiber friction is also known as transverse friction.

• True

• False