Amma correct answersThe Chinese massage technique used rubbing and pressing movements.
Tunia correct answersModern Chinese massage
Tsubo correct answersModern Japanese massage. It involves the tsubo points to be pressed to increase circulation of fluid.
Ayur-Veda correct answersA book that...
Amma correct answersThe Chinese massage technique used rubbing and pressing movements.
Tunia correct answersModern Chinese massage
Tsubo correct answersModern Japanese massage. It involves the tsubo points to be pressed to increase
circulation of fluid.
Ayur-Veda correct answersA book that developed in India that details massage treatments as a part of
personal hygiene.
Celsus correct answersRoman physician who wrote De Medicina, detailing the use of massage, bathing,
and exercise to prevent disease.
Per Henrik Ling correct answersSwedish physiologist who developed passive and active movements to
improve physical conditions known as medical gymnastics that evolved into physical and massage
therapy.
Charles Taylor correct answersIntroduced medical gymnastics to the untied states and it became know as
Swedish movement cure.
Johann Mezger correct answersEstablished terminology for massage strokes based in French.
Emil Vodder correct answersDeveloped lymphatic drainage
John Harvey Kellogg correct answersWrote the Art of Massage which details physiologic effects of
massage
Delores Krieger correct answersDeveloped Therapeutic Touch used to re-balance client's energy field.
,James Cyriax correct answersDeveloped deep transverse friction used to promote healthy scar tissue
formation. He's considered father of orthopedic medicine.
Effleurage correct answersGliding stroke directed to the heart. Primarily used at the beginning of the
massage in archer/bow stance.
Petrissage correct answersKneading stroke used to increase circulation. loosen adhesion, and release
metabolic wastes from tissues.
Friction correct answersStrokes that move across tissue, used to increase circulation, break up scar
tissue, and stretch muscle.
Tapotment correct answersPercussion strokes used to increase muscle spindle acivity and phlegm in
respiratory tract.
Vibration correct answersTrembling or shaking movements, fast vibration stimulates an area, slow
vibration sedates an area.
Nerve Stroke correct answersExtremely light form of effleurage used at the end of the massage to
separate the therapist from the client.
Active correct answersClient performs an action without assistance.
Active Assistive correct answersClient performs an action with assistance.
Passive correct answersMassage therapist performs a joint mobilization with client completely relaxed.
Resistive correct answersThe client resist a movement performed by the therapist.
Stretch correct answersElongates a muscle.
,Unassisted stretch correct answersClient stretches into resistance without help of therapist.
Assisted Strech correct answersClient stretches into resistance with help of therapist.
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilation correct answersAssisted stretch in which the muscle stretch
into resistance followed by an isometric contraction of the muscle by the client. The client then relaxes
the contraction, which allows the stretch to move further.
End Feel correct answersStoppage of range of motion in a passive joint movement.
Soft End Feel correct answersStoppage of range of motion due to tight soft tissue pulling the structure in
the opposite way.
Hard End Feel correct answersStoppage of range of motion due to hard tissue preventing any further
motions.
Empty End Feel correct answersStoppage of range of motion due to trauma to an effected muscle or
joint.
Assessment correct answersPreliminary evaluation of the client before, during, and after the massage
treatment.
Methods of Assessment correct answersIntake forms, gait analysis, posture, ergonomics,
contraindications, communication and palpation.
Bolsters when Side-lying correct answersBolsters should be place between the client's knees, arms, and
under the head.
Bolsters when Semi-Reclined correct answersBolsters should be placed under the knees and under the
head. May be used for pregnant clients to reduce pressure on the abdominal aorta which may cause
dizziness.
, Aromatherapy correct answersUsing essential oils for healing. Different oils have specific effect in the
body ranging from physical to emotional. Aromatherapy effects the limbic system.
Craniosacral Therapy correct answersDeveloped by John Upledger, very light massage technique that
releases blockage in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid from the cranium to the sacrum.
Deep Tissue correct answersFocuses on treating deeper muscular and facial tissue.
Hot Stone correct answersTreatment utilizing heated stones which can be placed or rubbed on the body.
Used to increase circulation and relax the muscles.
Hydrotherapy correct answersTreatment utilizing water in any form.
Contrast Bath (hydrotherapy) correct answersUtilizes both a heated bath and a cold bath, alternately.
Always ends with cold.
Turkish Bath (hydrotherapy) correct answersSauna inside a large stone building
Vichy Shower (hydrotherapy) correct answersShower utilizing seven shower heads with a client placed
on a water proof table.
Lomi Lomi correct answersHawaiian massage, using rhythmic gliding strokes on the entire body using
minimal draping.
Lymphatic Drainage correct answersLight massage strokes moving in the direction of the heart used to
increase lymph, circulation, and reduce swelling.
Myofascial Release correct answersMassage aimed at releasing restrictions in muscles and fascia utilizing
light strokes moving in the direction of the restriction.
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