history of massage

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Acupressure

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Derived from acupuncture, the application of finger pressure and touch on specified points to promote balance of chi or universal energy

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tsubo

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points on the body that are sensitive to pressure applied during shiatsu

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shiatsu

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a massage technique from Japan in which points of stimulation are pressed to affect the circulation of fluids and ki ( life force energy)

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tschampau

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a Hindu technique of massage in the bath

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gymnasium

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a center where exercise and massage are combined to treat diseases and promote health

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Hippocrates oath

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a code of ethics for physcians

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antatripsis

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the art of rubbing a body part upward

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Avicenna

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authored the Canon of Medicine and important text on medical history with references to use of rubbing exercise and bathing

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Anbroise Par’e

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is credited with restoring the health of Mary Queen of Scots (1542- 1587) party by using medical rubbing

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chirurgy

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healing with the hands

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medical gymnastics

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gymnastics applied to the treatment of the disease consisting of active, duplicated, and passive movement.

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efflueurage

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a succession of strokes applied by gliding the hand over an extended portion of the body.

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petrissage

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lifts, squeezes, and pressed the tissues.

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tapotement

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movements include tapping, slapping, hacking, cupping, and beating.

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Toilet

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face, and hair massage wrinkles, complexion,

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curative

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rheumatism count pain conception nerves and gives 8000 taps per min.

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Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage

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A method of general, rhythmic massage along the superficial lymphatics that aids in lymphatics system functioning and treats chronic lymphedema

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connective tissue massage

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massage directed toward the subcutaneous connective tissue. thought to affect vascular and visceral reflexes related to a variety of pathologies and disablilties

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deep transverse friction massage

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massage that broadens the fibrous tissues of muscles, tendons, or ligaments, breaking down unwanted adhesions and restoring mobility to muscles

Question 20

bodywork

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a broad term that refers to many forms methods and styles including massage that positively influence the body through various methods that may or may not include soft tissue deformation energy manipulation movement reduction and postural reeduction

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sports massage

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a method of massage designee to enhanced an athletes performance

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chair massage

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takes places in a special massage chair, which is a better choice for people unable to or not amenable to receiving full- body massage on the table.

Question 23

state massage regulation

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1950 through 1970 consist of local ordinances initiated to control prostitution.
1980s most massage legislation has been practitioners based, focused on educational standards, scope of practice
1985 only ten states regulated massage, while as of of this printing, at least 44 states had statewide massage licensing.

Question 24

AMTA

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1988 National certification for massage therapist

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NCBTMB

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1992 National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

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NCE

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National certification examination

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FSMTB

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2005 Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards

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Polarity Therapy

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massage manipulations derived from eastern and western practices

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rolffing

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aligns the major body segments through manipulation of the fascia or the connective tissue

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reflexology

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stimulating particular points on the surfaces of the body which, in turn affects other areas or organs of the body

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trager method

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Dr. Militon Trager developed the Trager method which uses movement exercises called mentastics and a massage-likegentleshaking different parts of the body to eliminate and prevent pent up tension

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touch for health

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a simplified form of applied kinesiology that involves techniques having both Eastern and Western Origins

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Neuromuscular techniques

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A group of techniques that assess and address soft tissue dysfunction by affecting the neurologic mechanism that control the muscle

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craniosacral therapy

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a gentle hands on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of the craniosacral system.