Final Exam Study Guide

Question 1

years massage has been major part of medicine

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5,000

Question 2

Japanese points of stimulation

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tsubo

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chirurgy

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healing with hands

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movements including tapping, slapping, hacking, cupping, and beating

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tapotement

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massage that broadens tissues of muscles, tendons, ligaments - breaks down unwanted adhesions & restores mobility to muscles

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deep transverse friction

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60’s emphasis on prevention recognizing importance of controlling stress and advocate of massage

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wellness model

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1984 Olympics made this available to athletes for 1st time

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sports massage

Question 8

ordinances to curb use of term massage to conceal these illegal activities

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• prostitution
• illicit drug distribution
• illicit drug sells

Question 9

one state accepts another’s license through

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reciprocity

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you can get info concerning massage regulations here

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mayor’s office

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growing # of states requiring these for all massage practitioners

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license or registration

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2007 FSMTB created this to determine entry-level competence

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Mblex

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examples of services fall outside of massage

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chiropractic - acupuncture - psychotherapy

Question 14

requirements to practice massage vary depending upon discipline, techniques & …

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licensing requirements of city/state

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massage practitioner expected to be physically and mentally fit & …

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free of communicable disease

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practitioner must have ability to concentrate and

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physical stamina

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issued from state or municipal as requirement for conducting business or practicing trade

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license

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awarded in recognition of accomplishment or achievement of standard

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certificate

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completion earns designation of being nationally certified in therapeutic massage & bodywork

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NCE

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set of guiding moral principles governs person’s choice of action

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code of ethics

Question 21

boundaries

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personal comfort zones help individual maintain sense of comfort & safety

Question 22

protects safety of client and therapist

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professional boundaries

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help define who we are emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually

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personal boundaries

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most effective tool to prevent & clarify boundary issues

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clear communication

Question 25

some relationships have power differential where more authority is held by one person and other is in ...

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submissive role

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best defense against transference and countertransference

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maintaining healthy professional boundaries

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combining therapeutic relationship with secondary relationship

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dual relationship

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visual signs of sexual arousal by client

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fidgeting - facial flushing - penile erection

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study of gross structure

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anatomy

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study of muscular activity & anatomy, physiology & mechanics of body movement

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kinesiology

Question 31

study of structural and functional changes caused by disease

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pathology

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abnormal unhealthy state of part or whole of body

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disease

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subjective evidence of disease

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symptom

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stress associated with fight or flight hormones from

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adrenal glands

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signs & symptoms of inflammation

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redness, heat, swelling, pain

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warning sign of infectious disease or infected burn/cut

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fever

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contraindication

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any condition may cause massage treatment to be unsafe or detrimental to client

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examples of psychological effects of massage

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renewed energy - relieved fatigue - reduced anxiety

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examples of mechanical effects of massage

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sensory & proprioceptive nerve endings - enhance circulation - stretch & compress connective tissues

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examples of reflex effects of massage

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cause hyperemia - reset muscle tone - warm tissues

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stimulating massage techniques include

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friction - vibration - percussion

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sedative massage techniques include

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holding - gentle stroking - light friction

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effects of massage on autonomic nervous system

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mostly reflexive

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sympathetic nervous system activate due to

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stress

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massage reduces pain by increasing concentration of

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endorphins and enkephalin

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increased blood flow favors better elimination & ... in massaged area

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cellular nutrition

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examples of contraindications

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acute infectious disease - inflammation - abnormal body temperature

Question 48

3 area of activity in massage business

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business area - massage area - hydrotherapy area

Question 49

table should be cleaned with

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mild detergent and water

Question 50

table accessories

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adjustable face rest - extra foam padding - special covering

Question 51

change linens how often

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after each client

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launder weekly how many sheets do you need

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enough for 1 1/2 to 2 weeks

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lubricant for deep tissue practitioners b/c allows penetration w/o irritation

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lotion

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provides properties that stimulate, soothe, warm, cool, or provide special nutrients to area massaged

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creams

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product tested & safe for most people even with sensitivities

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hypoallergenic

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most complete process that destroys all living organisms including bacterial spores

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sterilization

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disinfection

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2nd level decontamination, doesn't kill bacterial spores

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phenols, bleach & alcohol all do this

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disinfect

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most often used method of eliminating pathogens in massage studios

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sanitation

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practitioner washes hands when

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before & after each session

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general antiseptics used to clean massage supplies

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alcohol - sodium hypochlorite - boric acid

Question 62

consultation is a time can do what

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gather & exchange information

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consolation opportunity for doing this

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perform preliminary assessment - explain procedures - formulate treatment plan

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nonverbal communication also known as

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body language

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indication of discomfort in client

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muscle contractions - fidgeting - flinching

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type of services offered

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listing of procedures offered & part of policy and procedures manual

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?s to ask to get clues about what areas may be carrying stress

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- hobbies - work - what do you do when stressed - where do you notice tension

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additional info concerning client's preferences often provided in

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interview

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educational process ensuring client has received and understands nature and extent of massage practice

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informed consent

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informed consent can be received after client learns services provided, session policies & procedures & ...

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practitioners credentials

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clients right to modify or withdraw consent for treatment at any time during session

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full right of refusal

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most popular method of recording client session info

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SOAP notes

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information therapist gathers from history taking, observation, interview, or assessment procedures/tests

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objective information

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form containing info like client name, therapist name, & parties receiving information

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release of information

Question 75

fulling

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a kneading movement in massage

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friction movements in massage

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compression - vibration - wringing

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to control results therapist must regulate intensity, speed, length, direction & .... of each manipulation

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duration

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used for thick tissues or fleshy parts

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heavy movements

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active assistive movement is what category of massage movement

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joint movement

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continuous trembling or shaking delivered by practitioner or electric apparatus

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vibration

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primary communication tool used by massage therapist

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touch

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used for calming, anesthetizing or stimulating effects

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deep pressure

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helps reduce adhesions and stretch muscle tissue and fascia

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kneading

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variation of kneading where only skin & subcutaneous tissue picked up and rolled

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skin rolling

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superficial friction

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usually performed with thumb over small area or palm of one or both hands over large area

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cross-fiber friction

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technique for rehab of fibrous tissue injuries

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Palmer compression

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rhythmical pumping action directed into the muscle perpendicular to underlying bone

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Rapid back & forth movement with hands where flesh is shaken & rolled around axis of body parts

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Rolling

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back & forth movement where both hands placed short distance apart on either side of limb & work in opposing directions

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Wringing

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flesh being grasped firmly in one or both hands and moved up and down along bone

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Chucking

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bodywork using shaking and rocking extensively to locate and release tension

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Trager

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grasping entire muscle lifting slightly away from its position & shaking it quickly across its axis

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Jostling

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perhaps most soothing and relaxing of all massage manipulations

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Rocking

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effect experienced when vibrations are applied for prolonged period of time

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Anestitizing

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used over delicate, sensitive areas such as face

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Tapping

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like with vibration, encourages relaxation and local circulation

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Hacking

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client moves limb or joint without intervention from practitioner

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active range of motion (ROM) movements

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anatripsis

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rubbing a part upward