FInal Exam Review Flashcards
(375 cards)
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What is the manual manipulation of the soft tissue of the body?
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“Massage therapy”
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Massage quality that is described as regularity or patterning of massage techniques as they are applied to the clients body.
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“Rhythm”
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Information based on opinions, attitudes, and beliefs.
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“Subjective”
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Modifications of basic massage techniques and body positions during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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“Pregnancy Massage”
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Application of massage techniques while the client is sitting erect or reclining.
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“Seated Massage”
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The occupational category Bonnie Prudden places massage therapist in.
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“Strenuous”
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Foot pointing in the direction of movement while the therapist is in the bow stance.
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“Lead”
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Movements described or demonstrated by the therapist while the client performs the action.
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“Active Range of motion”
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Reddened skin associated with increased blood flow.
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“Hyperemia”
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Psychological stress causes an increase in production of this hormone.
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“Cortisol”
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Emotional reactions of the therapist toward the client; may occur from unmet personal needs, unresolved emotional issues, or internal conflicts that are brought into the relationship unconsciously.
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“Countertransference”
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Relationships between therapist and clients in which therapists provide services that benefit clients.
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“Therapeutic relationship”
13
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Records have been revealed that the practice of massage goes back as early as .
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“3000BC”
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External presentation of words and actions that coincide with the internal world of thoughts and feelings.
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“Congruency”
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Boundaries that encompass our beliefs, thoughts, and ideas as well as safeguard our self-esteem.
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“Intellectual Boundaries”
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Used in a 1 : 10 diluted solution to disinfect contaminated surfaces.
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“Household Bleach”
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The bottom drape is also called the drape and top drape is also called the drape.
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“Table; Client”
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Serves as decoration, sound absorption, light reduction, and visual privacy.
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“Window treatments”
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Condition of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being and the absence of disease
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“Health”
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Two individuals whose research and writings helped develop reflexology.
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“Fitzgerald and Riley”
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General term in reflexology used to describe the 10 vertical pathways through which life force flows.
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“Zones”
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Type of pain that is sudden, predictable, and often associated with injury and trauma.
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“Acute pain”
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Evaluation of something used to form professional judgements.
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“Assessment”
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Ability of neurons to change their structure, function, and chemical profile and form new neural pathways throughout life.
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“Neuroplasticity”
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A,D,E, and K are examples of this vitamin group.
"Fat-soluble vitamins"
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Amount of calories the united States Food and Drug Administration says most adults require to accomplish daily activities.
"2000"
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Recommended sheet colors if your client has visual impairments.
"Contrasting"
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Where to place a bolster on a supine-lying client to reduce lower back strain
"Behind the knees"
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The shelf life of the ,majority of massage lubricants if stored in a cool, dark place
"18 months"
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Describe the best type of flooring in a massage room
"Nonslip"
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Substance that form a gel when dissolved in water and slows down digestion.
"Soluble fiber"
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Chains of amino acids and assist the body with growth and energy needs
"Protein"
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System used to rank the strength of research according to its possibility of bias.
"Hierarchy of evidence"
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Information that suggest that something is true or not true.
"Evidence"
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Ability of an experiment to yield the same results if repeated.
"Reliability"
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Summary of an article and the stated purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of an experiment in one paragraph of 100 to 250 words.
"Abstract"
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Evaluation by a group of experts in the same or similar field.
"Peer review"
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Independent and influencing factors that can have a negative effect on research results if they are not adequately controlled.
"Extraneous variables"
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Type of research that collects and analyzes numeric data
"Quantitative research"
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Prejudice or a tendency towards a preference or particular outcome.
"Bias"
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The precise steps used to conduct an experiment.
"Methods"
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These joints should be flexed and extended as you raise or lower your body while in the horse stance.
"Knees"
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Term for an 80- to 90-degree elevation of the upper body in a supine-lying client
"Fowler position (semi-reclining)"
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Term used to describe lying face down
"Prone"
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Uninterrupted flow of techniques and unbroken transition from one technique to the next
"Continuity"
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Gliding movements that follow the contours of the clients body
"Effleurage"
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Manuel manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of establishing and maintaining good health and promoting wellness.
"Massage therapy"
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Type of end feel from resistance in tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules as they lengthen
"Firm"
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Nonliving entities that depend on a host cell for growth and replication
"Virus"
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Dispensing massage lubricant from this type of container contaminates the lubricant if the same container is used for multiple clients.
"Open"
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Primary source of disease transmission is contact with .
"Human hands"
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If there is nothing to report in a PPALM assessment domain, place a symbol or “ “ rather than leaving it blank.
"Null"
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Subjective sensations of tingling, pricking, pins-and-needles, or numbness.
"Paresthesia"
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Acupuncture, psychotherapy: Are these modalities outside or inside a massage therapist’s scope of practice?
"Outside"
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According to a survey conducted by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards, reflexology ranks number as most requested massage methods in the U.S.
"5th"
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The of reflexology can be traced to countries including India, Egypt, China, and Japan.
"History"
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In reflexology, this is the landmark located just below the ball of the foot
"Diaphragm line"
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General precaution that may require use of gentle pressure applied with an open flat hand
"Neuropathy"
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Unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
"Pain"
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Theory that states pain is a specific sensation transmitted by nerves to the brain.
"Specificity theory of pain"
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Time interval between the same repetitive events of each lower limb that occurs during walking.
"Gait cycle"
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Type of trigger point that refers sensation is familiar to the person experiencing them.
"Active"
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Sturdiness, lightweight, easy to set up and take down, and adjust to fit a variety of body styles
"Factors to consider when selecting a massage chair"
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Product not needed for seated massage techniques.
"Lubricant"
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What therapists should do before clients sit in their massage chair
"Demonstrate and explain how to sit in the chair properly"
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Examples are earth, wood, fire, metal, and water
"Five phases of elements"
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Technique in which a warmed cup is placed upside down on the skin to create a vacuum
"Cupping"
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Your name, your logo, or your picture used for marketing purposes.
"Marketing image"
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Web-based log or journal
"Blog"
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Type of tax levied on individuals that derive income directly from consumers as opposed to individuals who are an employee
"Self-employment"
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What is the original massage technique in china?
"Amma"
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In what country did the first written accounts of therapeutic rubbing (massage) originate?
"China"
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Who is the father of modern Western medicine?
"Hippocrates of Cos"
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Sexual activity between someone in an authoritative role and a subordinate
"Sexual misconduct"
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Guidelines, rules, and limits that we create in relationships to identify what are reasonable, safe, and acceptable ways to interact with others.
"Boundaries"
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Transfer of client’s feelings, thoughts, and behavior that they have for a significant person in their life onto the therapist.
"Transference"
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Boundaries that protect feelings and separate our feelings from the feelings of others.
"Emotional boundaries"
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Identifying potential risks and taking precautionary steps to reduce their likelihood of occurring.
"Risk management"
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Verbal and nonverbal behavior for the purpose of soliciting, receiving, or giving sexual gratification.
"Sexual activity"
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Ingredient in massage lubricants that can mimic the hormone estrogen, which may play a role in breast cancer development.
"Parabens"
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Primary purpose of using massage lubricant
"Reduce friction"
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Substance that underwent lengthy testing and majority of subjects did not experience allergic reactions.
"Hypoallergenic"
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Transfer of harmful microorganisms from one source to another through unclean containers or products or from improper procedures.
"Cross-contamination"
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Ability of the massage table foam pad to return to its original height after being compressed.
"Memory"
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Red, brown, yellow, and orange are colors; blue, violet, and green are colors.
"Warm; cool"
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Americans with Disabilities Act requires a for wheelchairs and scooters for business and public use.
"1 : 12 slope"
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Fabric most often used by manufactures to cover low quality massage tables.
"Vinyl"
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Used by massage therapist to help keep a prone-lying clients head and neck relatively straight.
"Face rest"
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Category of nutrients that includes vitamins, minerals, and water
"Micronutrients"
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An expression of health in which an individual is aware of, chooses, and practices healthy choices, creating a more successful and balanced life.
"Wellness"
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Unit of energy-producing potential received from food.
"Calorie"
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University of Nebraska’s wellness model includes emotional, environmental, occupational, physical, social, spiritual, and this other dimension.
"Intellectual"
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Substance that provide nourishment and affects metabolic processes, such as cell growth and repair.
"Nutrient"
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The most important nutrient; regulates body temperature and transports all the other nutrients.
"Water"
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Types are saturated (solid at room temperature) and unsaturated (liquid at room temperature)
"Fats"
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Nutrients that must be obtained from external sources, such as food or supplementation
"Essentials"
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Substance that gives stool its bulk and promotes movement of material through the GI tract
"Insoluble fiber"
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B and C are examples of this vitamin group.
"Water-soluble vitamins"
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Group of principles and procedure used to investigate observations and pursue knowledge.
"Scientific method"
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Making clinical decisions by integrating the best and most current evidence, clinical expertise, and client’s needs and preferences
"Evidence-based practice"
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Periodicals that publish orginial research; these articles are peer reviewed.
"Scientific journals"
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Anything that can be changed in an experiment that might influence the outcome.
"Variable"
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Participants who do not receive the treatment you are studying or recieve a comparison treatment
"Control group"
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Systematic investigation using prescribed methods to discover new facts or revise current theories.
"Research"
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Critical analysis of many studies from different researchers to assess what is known about a specific research question
"Systematic review"
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Participants who receive the treatment you are studying
"Treatment group"
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Conclusion based on results of an experiment
"Findings"
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Proposed expected outcome of an experiment
"Hypothesis"
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According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, massage is part of which domain?
"Manipulative and body-based methods"
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Massage can cause this specific effect, which may lead to the formation of stronger and more mobile scars.
"Increased fibroblast activity"
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Neurotransmitters that helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure.
"Dopamine"
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Complementary therapy with one of the highest physician referral rates.
"Massage therapy"
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Neurotransmitters that regulate mood, appetite, sleep, and memory.
"Serotonin"
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Studies indicate that massage improves the skin condition
"Eczema"
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Interrelationship of physical health with the state of one’s mind or spirit
"Mind-body connection"
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Massage may interrupt this cycle
"Pain"
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Massage has been shown to decrease the severity of this gastrointestinal conditions.
"Constipation"
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Research is questioning out understanding of flexibility and the value of which activity?
"Stretching"
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Tabletop height when applying deep pressure techniques or when working on a large client
"At the level of the therapist’s midthigh or lower"
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Shape that provides the greatest stablity
"Triangle"
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Direction of force when applying pressure to targeted tissue
"Perpendicular"
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Ancient term for the body’s center of gravity located within the hara
"Dan tien"
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Pillows and cushioned devices that support clients in prone, supine, side-lying, and seated positions
"Bolsters"
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position in which client is half lying down and half sitting up
"Semirecycling"
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Covering the body and equipment with cloth
"Draping"
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Term that means lateral recumbent
"Side-lying"
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Position of the pelvis to enhance effective body mechanics
"Posterior tilt"
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Type of lubricant that limits the amount of glide over the skin
"Water based"
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Variation of effleurage that uses light pressure applied with the weight of the fingers or hands as they glide down the body.
"Nerve stroke"
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Shaking, trembling, or rocking massage technique
"Vibration"
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Rhythmic lifting, compressing, and releasing soft tissues of the body.
"Petrissage"
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Pressing one body surface over another while maintaining pressure and movement in all directions
"Friction"
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Distance a massage technique travels over the body
"Excursion"
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Technique that uses movements preformed by therapist on a relaxed client
"Passive range of motion"
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Technique that lengthens and elongates soft tissue
"Stretching"
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Massage quality described as application of manual forces to the body’s surface
"Pressure"
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Type of contraindication in which massage can be administered safely while avoiding an area of the body
"Local"
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Biologic agent capable of causing infectious disease
"Pathogen"
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Type of contraindication when massage should be postponed
"Absoulte"
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Minimum infection control measures used in health care settings regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status of the client
"Standard precautions"
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Proliferation of pathogens inside the host
"Infection"
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Minimum number of seconds lather should be rubbed into your hands, forearms, and elbows during hand washing
"Ten"
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Minimum number of minutes contaminated massage tools should be immersed in a 1 : 10 solution of household bleach and water or isopropyl alcohol
"Hypoglycemia"
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Condition for which a diabetic client would need honey or other substance that contains sugar
"Bleach"
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Include a ¼ cup of this product in the water when washing contaminated linens
"Five"
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Call 911 if your client has a seizure lasting more than this number of minutes.
"Shiaatsu"
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Japanese ABT that uses pressure along energy pathways called channels to restore, maintain, or balance the flow of ki.
"Jitsu"
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Term used to describe a quality of energy that is full, yang, or ecxessive.
"Kyo"
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Term used to describe a quality of energy that is empty, yin, or depleted
"Asian bodywork therapy"
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Approach that uses pressure and manipulate to treat the body, mind soul, and spirit.
"Qi or chi"
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Chinese term for energy or life force
"Prakriti"
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In Ayurveda, a person’s unique natural constitution, which is determined at the moment of conception and remains until death.
"Zang/fu"
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In Chinese medicine, term used to describe yin and yang organ systems.
"Vata"
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In ayurveda, the dosha composed of the elements air and space
"Dosha"
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In ayurveda, the combination of all five elements ( earth, air, fire, water, and space or ether) that make up the human body
"Solar plexus"
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Synonym for the third chakra
"Chakras"
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The body’s energy center is located along a central channel
"Vasovagal response"
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Dizziness from a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure.
"Tiffany Field"
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Individual who conducted studies that indicate increased cognitive ability with seated massages
"Convenient and affordable"
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Reasons why seated massage may appeal to clients.
"Alcohol-based products"
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Used to sanitize hands between clients
"Amma"
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Traditional Japanese massage from which many chair massage techniques were derived
"osteoporosis"
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Persons with this pathology may not be a good candidate for seated massage
"Client tensing up
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Individuals who introduced seated massage in the workplace in the early 1980s
"Sole proprietorship"
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Signs that indicate the therapist is using too much presssure.
"Social media"
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Term used to describe a business of a single owner
"Malpractice"
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Use of websites and virtual communities to interact with others
"Mission statement"
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Insurance that covers professional activities; also called professional liability
"Preceptor"
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Expresses reasons why a business exists and its core objectives
"Curriculum vitae"
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Person paired with a newly hired therapist who teaches the new therapist about the company’s business policies and procedures
"Accounting"
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In-depth overview of all your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments
"Assets"
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Process of recording, summarizing, and analyzing financial transactions
"Business coach"
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Economic resources that have value
"Equity"
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Someone who has a background in small business who can help you develop, start, or grow your business
"Barter"
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A company’s net worth
"Gratuities"
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Exchange of goods or services without using money
"Nei-ching"
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Small gifts, usually money, given to a person who provided a service
"Pehr Henrik Ling"
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What is the classic scripture of traditional Chinese medicine?
"Middle 1900s"
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Who is regarded as the father of Swedish massage?
"Ayurveda"
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When did the term massage first come into use?
"Johann Mezger"
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What is the scared practice of the Hindu tradition; means code of life?
"Arte Gymnastica"
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The individual whose efforts led to the use of French terminology to describe massage techniques
"Swedish gymnastics"
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The work generally credited as being the first book in the field of sports medicine
"Confidentiality"
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According to Ling, a therapeutic system by which we, by means of influencing movement, overcome discomfort that has arisen through abnormal conditions
"Dual relationships"
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Act of keeping information private or secret
"Respect"
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Situations when two or more different relationships exist between clients and therapists
"Abuse"
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Treating someone with value and consideration
"Disclosure"
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Intentional and deliberate improper treatment of someone for personal gain or benefit
"Empathy"
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Client sharing his or her personal information
"Neglect"
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Ability to understand the unique world of another
"Conflicts"
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Unintentional improper treatment of someone for personal gain or benefit
"Unconditional positive regard"
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Situations in which one person feels that someone or something is keeping them from achieving their goals and is incompatible with their needs and concerns
"Attunement"
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Acceptance of another regardless of what that person says or does
"Sexual harrassment"
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Experience of connectedness shared between two people
"Financial boundaries"
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A form of sexual misconduct that consists of nonconsensual sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other conduct of a sexual nature.
"Professionalism"
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Boundary that includes letting your clients know upfront about fees and forms of payment you accept
"Emotional release"
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Adherence to a set of values and obligations, formally agreed-upon codes of conduct, and reasonable expectations of clients, colleagues, and co-workers.
"Terry cloth"
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Letting go or releasing suppressed emotions
"10 years"
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Ideal for spa use because it can absorb water easily
"Nonabrasive and nonalcohol"
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Approximate length of time table foam padding will last before it needs to be replaced if you have a busy practice.
"Leverage"
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When cleaning (rather than disinfecting) table and accessory fabric, what type of products are recommended in a 4:1 diluted solution?
"In front of the ankles"
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May be reduced during application of deep pressure techniques if a wider table is used and the client is farther from table edge.
"68 degrees F/20 degrees C"
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Where a bolster is placed on a prone-lying client
"TO"
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Describes best temperature range for a massage room
"75 degrees F/23 degrees C"
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Fabric most often used by manufactures to cover high-quality massage tables
"Polyurethane"
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Term used to describe the thickness of foam padding
"Loft"
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Key to a healthier life, according to the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association
"Excerise"
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The body’s response to any demand placed on it, whether it be emotional, mental, physical, or chemical
"Stress"
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Amount of calories in 1 lb
"3500"
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Category of nutrients that includes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
"Macronutrients"
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The body’s most common energy source
"Carbohydrates"
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Food and drink consumed to supply the processes of nutrition
"Diet"
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New icon released by the USDA to make healthy food choices easier by reminding us what types of foods should be on our plate and in what amounts
"My plate"
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Term used to describe proteins that do not contain all essential amino acids.
"Incomplete"
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Belief that a treatment or drug will be beneficial
"Placebo effect"
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Type of research that serves to increase our scientific knowledge base
"Basic research"
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Ability to locate, read, understand, and evaluate research literature.
"Research literacy"
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What the researcher manipulates or controls in an experiment
"Independent variable"
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Massage promotes increases in killer T-cell levels and stimulates immune responses in which populations?
"Persons with HIV infection and cancer"
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General massage effect that includes changes in blood pressure and neurotransmitter levels
"Physiologic effect"
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Hormone produced by the body in response to psychological stress
"Cortisol"
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General massage effect that includes reduced anxiety and heightened sense of well-being
"Psychological effect"
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Commonly prescribed modality after breast cancer surgery
"Manual lymph drainage"
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Massage is effective for this respiratory condition, especially in children
"Asthma"
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Studies indicate that massage may change the production and absorption of which hormone?
"Insulin"
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Massage decreases postexercise soreness, also called
"Delayed-onset muscle soreness"
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Massage has positive effects on which type of knee injury
"Ligamentous"
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Massage has positive effects on this cardiovascular disease, which is common in individuals with long-term diabetes
"Peripheral arterial disease"
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Foot stance used to apply massage techniques to a localized area
"Horse"
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Foot stance used when applying massage techniques that proceed from one point to the next along the client’s body
"Bow"
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A suggested warm-up exercise preformed by the therapist before the first massage of the day and between sessions.
"Mild lunges"
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Tabletop height when applying light or no pressure techniques, or when client is in a side-lying position
"At the level of the therapist’s closed fist or higher"
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Use of foot stances, body alignment, and gravity to deliver massage techniques effectivity; includes principles of physical fitness, suitable workspace and table height, and perpendicular pressure
"Body mechanics"
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Position in which the client’s torso is usually erect, knees are bent, and buttocks supported
"Seated"
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Term used to describe lying face up or on the back
"Supine"
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In psychology, active state characterized by a heightened sense of awareness and focused attention
"Mindfulness"
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Drape that can be used to access the abdomen of female clients
"Towel"
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Japanese term for the abdomen
"Hara"
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According to Dr. James Cyriax of London, the most rehabilitative massage technique
"Cross-fiber friction"
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Repetitive striking massage technique
"Tapotement"
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Historic term for stretches and joint mobilizations
"Swedish gymnastics"
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Moving a joint through its normal range of motion
"Joint mobilization"
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Nongliding technique of sustained pressure or rhythmic alternating pressure
"Compression"
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The particular order in which events follow each other or how various massage techniques are arranged during the session
"Sequence"
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General term for a barrier felt by the therapist at the end of passive range of motion
"End feel"
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Movements actively preformed by the client while the therapist assists and physically guides the movement in the same direction the client’s moving
"Active assisted movements"
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Movements preformed by the client as the therapist resists the movement
"Active resisted movements"
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The extent to which bones of a joint can move or be moved; usually expressed in degrees of a circle
"Range of motion"
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Protective immune response characterized by swelling, heat, redness, and pain
"Inflammation"
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State of chronic disease in which massage is an absolute contraindication
"Exacerbation"
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Term to describe sources of infection, which can be living (humans, animals) or nonliving (doorknobs, flooring).
"Reservoir"
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Situation that requires the therapist to modify techniques or refrain from using them to avoid possible harm
"Contraindication"
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Time interval between initial exposure to pathogens and first appearance of disease signs and symptoms in a susceptible host
"Incubation period"
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Maneuver that may dislodge an object if your client is chocking on it
"Heimlich"
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Time is muscle is the acute care principle for persons experiencing this type of medical emergency
"Heart attack"
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Hand sanitizer alone should not be used if hands have this appearance
"Visibly soiled"
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Worn while disinfecting contaminated surfaces or handling contaminated linens
"Disposable gloves"
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Time is brain is the acute care principle for persons experiencing this type of medical emergency
"Stroke"
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A way to protect client information is by applying the rule.
"Double lock"
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The process of collecting, confirming, and recording client information.
"Documentation"
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Documented process of developing a client’s treatment or course of treatment
"Treatment planning"
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The client’s signed and dated authorization to release his or her medical and personal information to a third party
"Medical release"
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Permission given by a client after he or she has been informed of all the relevant facts regarding treatment
"Informed consent"
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Order issued by an authorized health care provider for medications, medical treatments, or medical devices.
"Prescription"
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Act of exchanging information through words of behaviors such as body language.
"Communication"
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Nonverbal communication, such as facial expressions, gestures, mannerisms, and posture
"Body language"
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Questions that offer little restriction when answering and allow reflection and clarification of thoughts and feelings
"Open-ended"
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Activities that bring quality to our lives and support independence
"Activities of daily living"
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Provides the opportunity to review the completed intake form, clarify information, and ask specific questions
"Client interview"
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Pain that begins abruptly and is usually associated with trauma
"Acute"
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Client information that is measurable and verifiable
"Objective"
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The primary method used to collect client information
"Client intake"
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In most instances, client are stored at the facility where services were provided
"Records"
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Activities and procedures that can be preformed legally by members of a licensed profession
"Scope of practice"
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Pain that persists longer than 3 months and is often difficult or impossible to determine when it started or its causes
"Chronic"
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Capacity of individuals to obtain and understand information and services to make appropriate health care decisions.
"Health literacy"
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Type of questions that are direct, usually require factual or denial statements
"Close-ended"
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Open and honest sharing of personal information
"Disclosure"
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Trimester in which heartburn, lower back pain, and feet swelling are more prevalent
"Third"
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Type of pregnancy that is more likely to have complications for mother or developing fetus
"High-risk"
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Where to place a cushion beneath a pregnant client in a modified semi reclining position to prevent compression of abdominal blood vessels
"Right hip"
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Group of individuals considered vulnerable because of physical limitations, life stages, or situations that restrict some rights and privileges
"Special populations"
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When to begin using a modified semi reclining position to prevent supine hypotensive syndrome
"Week 22"
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Dizziness from a sudden drop in blood pressure caused by compression of a pregnant uterus against abdominal blood vessels
"Supine hypotensive syndrome"
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Reduced muscle tone and muscle mass seen in inactive elderly clients nesessitating fewer positional changes and gentle massage techniques
"Sarcopenia"
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Phrase synonymous with orthostatic hypotension
"Dizzy spells"
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Type of care that seeks to improve the quality of life by reducing suffering
"Palliative"
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Where ulcers are most likely located on clients who are wheel-chair bound according to pressure maps
"Ischial tuberosity"
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Modification of basic massage techniques and body positions to meet the needs of the elderly
"Geriatric massage"
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Age a young persons can legally consent to medical and/or psychiatric treatments (in most states)
"16"
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Agency that specializes in providing palliative care to persons who are terminally ill
"Hospice"
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Massage technique used for administering ice massage
"Friction"
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Father of hydrotherapy
"Father Sebastian Kneipp"
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Cold application combined with joint mobilizations
"Cryokinetics"
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An effect of heat application
"Increased collagen extensibility"
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Form of energy associated with motion
"Heat"
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Therapeutic application of cold
"Cryotherapy"
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Cold applications combined with stretching of muscles or muscle groups
"Cryostretch"
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Art and science of bathing for therapeutic and relaxation purposes
"Balneology"
300
Concentrated essences of aromatic plants
"Essential oils"
301
Contraindication for immersion baths of hot or very hot water temperatures
"Pregnancy"
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Place where water therapies are administered
"Spa"
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Alternating an immersion bath using warm or hot water with a bath of cold or cool water
"Contrast bath"
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Upward thrust or force that pushes against submerged or partially submerged objects in the direction opposite to the force of gravity
"Buoyancy"
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Therapeutic use of plant-derived essential oils
"Aromatherapy"
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Pressure exerted by fluids on an immersed object
"Hydrostatic pressure"
307
Crème-based body polishing agent
"Gommage"
308
Dry heat bath where the client sits or stands in a wood-lined room
"Sauna"
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Measurement of heat or cold usually measured in degrees on a scale
"Temperature"
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Heat transfer through contact with circulating air or liquid
"Convection"
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Alternating cycles of vasoconstriction and vasodilation often experienced during cold applications
"Hunting response"
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Ayurvedic treatment where a steady stream of warm oil pours over the client’s forehead
"Shirodhara"
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Heat transfer where the thermal agent is in direct contact with another surface
"Conduction"
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Temperatures above this point can burn skin
"113 degrees F (45 degrees C)"
315
External use of water and complementary agents for therapeutic purposes
"Hydrotherapy"
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Hormone that increases pelvic girdle flexibility and may have a slight effect on other joints in pregnant women
"Relaxin"
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Diminished capacity
"Impairment"
318
Use of massage techniques to create a nurturing and bonding experience between an infant and parents or caregivers
"Infant massage"
319
Stages of grief identified by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross
"Denial
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Type of oil recommended during infant massage
"Food-grade"
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A solid connection between the parent and child that nourishes the child on a core level
"Bonding"
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Pregnancy trimester in which morning sickness and fatigue are more prevalent
"First"
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Age massage therapists begin to take into account how aging might affect treatment planning
"65"
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Condition that pregnant clients are at a higher risk for developing due to decreased clot-dissolving properties
"Deep vein thrombosis"
325
Inability to preform a major life activity such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking
"Disability"
326
Term originally used to describe reflexology
"Zone therapy"
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Title by which Eunice Ingham is often referred
"Mother of refelxology"
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Method of increasing life force through its respective zone by applied pressure on points located on hands, ears, face and feet
"Reflexology"
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Zone that passes through the smallest toe
"Zone 5"
330
Located within the 10 zones and reflect the body’s organs and structures
"Reflex points"
331
Basic technique used to massage entire zones or areas rather than specific reflex points
"Walking"
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Total number of zones the body possesses
"10"
333
Landmark located in front of the heel
"Pelvic line"
334
Physiotherapist(s) who popularized reflexology in North America
"Eunice Ingham"
335
Reflexologist may use these when doing point work
"Hand-held massage tools"
336
Horizontal lines that traverse the bottom of each foot and to help locate reflex points
"Landmarks"
337
Zone that passes through the great toe
"Zone 1"
338
Term to denote relaxation techniques used before, during, and after a reflexology session
"Desserts"
339
An example of an absolute contraindication in foot reflexology unless trained in advanced protocols of lymphatic massage
"Pitting edema"
340
Term(s) often used to indicate life force
"Chi
341
An example of local contraindication in foot reflexology
"Bone spur"
342
Product not required to preform reflexology treatments
"Lubricant"
343
Basic method used to stimulate specific points
"Point work"
344
Maximum amount of pain an individual will endure before outwardly responding to it
"Pain tolerance"
345
Position of the body over a base of support
"Posture"
346
Use of massage techniques that address the needs of athletes
"Sports massage"
347
Process used after surgery, injury, or illness that helps individuals restore function and regain as much self-sufficiency as possible
"Physical rehabilitation"
348
Theory that states pain is a response determined by the brain that interprets incoming information
"Neuromatrix theory of pain"
349
Line of gravity theory that states pain can be reduced by non-nociceptive stimuli, such as pressure and heat/cold, because it travels to the spinal cord faster than nociceptive stimuli
"Gate control theory of pain"
350
Manner in which a person moves on foot
"Gait"
351
Point at which a stimulus is perceived as painful
"Pain threshold"
352
Decrease in pain perception in one or more areas of the body because of a dominating pain perception in another
"Perceptual dominance"
353
Point in the rehabilitation process when the client's condition is unlikely to improve and no further recovery is expected
"Maximum medical improvemnts"
354
Type of pain that persists longer than 3 months and is often difficult or impossible to determine its cause or when it started
"Chronic pain"
355
Palpable nodules or thickened areas found in taut bands within muscles
"Trigger points"
356
Use of massage techniques for pain management and physical rehabilitation
"Clinical massage"
357
In the acronym T-A-R-T, what does “A” stand for?
"Asymmetry"
358
Japanese term for energy or life source
"Ki"
359
The body’s energy centers located along a central channel
"Chakras"
360
Pathways of energy that distribute, balance, and connect Ki of the interior organs with the surface of the body
"Channels"
361
In Ayurveda, the dosha made up of the elements of earth and water
"Kapha"
362
Specific points located along channels where energy concentrates and surfaces
"Tsubos"
363
Channels in the body in which prana energy flows
"Nadis"
364
Japanese term for abdomen
"Hara"
365
In Ayurveda, the dosha made up of the elements fire and water or just fire
"Pitta"
366
Located within the hara about an inch or two below and behind the navel
"Dan tien"
367
Science of health and medicine designed to maintain or improve health through dietary modifications, massage, yoga, and herbal preparations
"Ayurveda"
368
Brief summary of your education, experience, and accomplishments related to particular skill sets
"Resume"
369
Formal and legally-binding agreement that delineates expectations, duties, and responsibilities
"Contract"
370
Responsible and ethical use of technology
"Digital citizenship"
371
Ideas, strategies, and activities that aid in attracting and retaining clients
"Marketing"
372
Term for managing money and includes acquiring it, spending it, and investing it
"Finance"
373
State of fatigue, frustration, and emotional exhaustion that occurs among various professionals who work with people in challenging situations
"Burnout"
374
Using media to deliver your business message, usually at a cost
"Advertising"
375
Small amount of discretionary money used to purchase inexpensive items
"Petty cash"
