Massage Movements And Techniques

Question 1

What is the first technique in developing a therapeutic relationship?

Answer 1

Touch

Question 2

What factors must be considered as components in the application of techniques?

Answer 2

A. Direction of the movement
B. Amount of pressure
C. The rate and rhythm of the movements
D. The medium (lotion) used
E. The duration of the treatment
F. The position of the client
G. The position of the massage therapist

Question 3

What is the direction of centrifugal movements?

Answer 3

Away from the heart (center of body out)

Question 4

What is the direction of centripetal movements?

Answer 4

Towards heart (center of body)

Question 5

What is meant by the depth of pressure?

Answer 5

Compressive stress

Question 6

What are the variations of depth of pressure that can be used during a massage?

Answer 6

Light, moderate, deep, or variable

Question 7

What is drag?

Answer 7

The amount of pull (stretch) on the tissue (tensile stress)

Question 8

Where is light pressure movement used?

Answer 8

Over thin tissue and bony parts of the body

Question 9

Where are the heavy pressure movements used?

Answer 9

Thick or fleshy parts of the body

Question 10

What are the variations of speed that can be used during a massage?

Answer 10

Fast, slow, variable

Question 11

What is rhythm?

Answer 11

The regularity of the application of the technique