Massage Lab Flashcards
Massage lab
Define awareness.
MIndfulness of yourself and your client’s repsonses. Noticing the client’s body feedback
Massage lab
What is the main consideration in setting the table height?
Body mechanics
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The movement that is best on scar tissue.
Cross fiber friction
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Why is hydration for the therapist during a massage session important to the joints?
Reduces stress on joints by keeping them moist and lubricated.
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Why is water important to a client after a massage?
Flushes out lactic acid and toxins
Massage lab
What does SOAP stand for?
Subjective
Objective
Assessment
Plan
Massage lab
When working deep and towards the heart, are you working with or against the blood vessels?
With
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Why is it important to create and keep SOAP notes?
Chart progress and protect from liability
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When sitting, what bones should be supporting the weight of the body?
Ishial tuberosity
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When the skeleton is vertically aligned, are the bones stacked?
Yes
