MBLEx Part 5 Physiological effects of Massage Exam | Questions And Answers Latest
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What does the term palliative refer to? - Soothe and relieve
What technique requires the use of a round edge instrument? - Gua sha
What is the trait needed for a therapist to quiet the mind to help focus on the client's needs? - Centering
Iridology is the study of which part of the body? - Eyes
A client is taking the supplement St. Johns Wort. What condition is the client likely treating? -
Depression
What are Tiger Balm, Icy Hot and arnica? - Analgesics
What is the term to describe the study of medicines derived from natural sources? - Pharmacognosy
What are ascorbic acid, tocopherols and flavonoids? - Antioxidants
What is the name of the phenomenon where cells within an organism are inspired to move within their
environment based on the presence of certain chemicals? - Chemotaxis
The nervous system responds to massage through the stimulation of _______________. - sensory
receptors
What are neuroendocrine chemicals called when they are released into the blood? - Hormones
Massage creates the pleasure and feel-good response by stimulating the release of which
neuroendocrine chemical? - Dopamine
, How much time is generally needed of sustained touch to engage the parasympathetic nervous system?
- 15 minutes
What is a beneficial effect of the application of aromatherapy during a massage? - Mood enhancer
What massage technique would be best to use on an athlete 30 minutes before their sporting event? -
Brisk and invigorating strokes
A client has a noticeable hypertonic rectus femoris and is wincing in discomfort from deep pressure,
What is the best method of treatment? - Lighten your pressure and work within pain threshold of client
What is a positive effect of effleurage on the integumentary system? - Promotes healthy circulation for
improved waste removal
What massage stroke would a massage therapist use to assist with peristalsis in the abdomen? -
Effleurage
To assist a client with the reduction of edema, which direction would a massage therapist focus the
massage strokes? - Centripetal
What is a reflexive effect of massage that helps a client cope with stress? - Stimulates the
parasympathetic nervous system
A client is in her third trimester of pregnancy. Why is a side laying position indicated? - To avoid
compression of the aorta and inferior vena cava
Massage stimulates the release of _______________ which causes local vasodilation. - Histamine
When working on an acute or subacute frozen shoulder, the best technique to reduce pain in your client
is _______________. - Diaphragmatic breathing
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