Massage Flashcards
(24 cards)
As a direct and immediate effect of massage you should see …
the skin flaking heavily
blisters forming
the skin redden slightly
the skin redden slightly
Indirect responses to touch are called …
automated effects
reflex effects
mechanical effects
reflex effects
If a client feels exhausted after a massage, this means that you have …
massaged too intensely
massaged too lightly
massaged for too long
massaged for too long
The effects of massage will be influenced by …
the colour of the room
the techniques applied
the shoes you wear
the techniques applied
The reflex effects of massage affect body functions and tissues through …
the feet
the urinary system
the nervous system
the nervous system
The techniques applied during a massage will make a client feel …
warmer
colder
itchy
warmer
What effect will massage have on trigger points?
increase their activity*
move them to another spot
reduce their activity
reduce their activity
it makes them more relaxed
What effect can massage have on injuries?
reduce scar tissues
slow healing
enlarge scar tissues
reduce scar tissue
How does massage make the skin softer and more supple?
by stopping sebum production
by increasing sebum production
by decreasing sebum production
by increasing sebum production
Increased blood circulation during a massage treatment will benefit muscles by increasing …
transport of oxygen and nutrients
muscle growth
lactic acid production
transport of oxygen and nutrients
How does massage help the cardiovascular system?
increases heart beat
thins the blood
helps venous return
helps venous return
Massage has many beneficial effects. Which of the following is NOT produced by giving a massage?
relieve stiffness
give diabetes
relax muscles
give diabetes
What effect can massage have on the urinary system?
increase the amount of urine through bladder
decrease the amount of urine through bladder
introduce blood in the urine
increase the amount of urine through bladder
Massage affects the endocrine system by …
increasing the release of stress hormones
reducing the release of stress hormones
increasing blood sugar levels
reducing the release of stress hormones
During a consultation a client tells you that they have a localised contra-indication (for example a bruise). You …
should send them to see their doctor
could massage around the affected area
should send them away
could massage around the affected area
Massage is contraindicated if the client …
has a tense muscle
has a fever
is wheelchair bound
has a fever
What effect would massage have on a person who has a cold or flu? It would …
intensify the illness
stop the immune system from working
cure the cold or flu
intensify the illness
An inflammation presenting with pus or a pus pocket is an absolute contraindication, and is a sign of …
varicose veins
bacterial infestation
bone deterioration
bacterial infestation
Lymphedema is the accumulation of fluid in soft tissues due to the removal, inflammation or blockage of …
lymph channels
veins
arteries
lymph channels
What happens to bones in the advance stages of osteoporosis?
lose blood supply
become brittle
become very dense
become brittle
An inflammation of a vein causing pain and swelling is called …
embolus
hematoma
phlebitis
phlebitis
Which of the following is not a contraindication for massage?
an infectious skin problem
low blood pressure
intoxication
low blood pressure
Redness, pain, heat and swelling are signs of …
inflammation
bruising
diabetes
inflammation
What will affect the sympathetic nervous system?
a long relaxing massage
a gentle head massage
a short invigorating massage
a long relaxing massage
