Massage Theory and Technique quiz 1

Question 1

What is Per Henrik Ling known for

Answer 1

The invention of Swedish Massage

Question 2

What is Hippocrates known for

Answer 2

the first in Greek medicine
to specifically describe the medical
benefits/the father of medicine/using the term “anatripsis”

Question 3

What is Anatripsis

Answer 3

Rubbing Upwards on the body

Question 4

What is Emil Vodder known for

Answer 4

The development of Manual Lymphatic drainage

Question 5

What is Ida Rolf known for

Answer 5

A deep form of massage called “Rolfing”

Question 6

What is Dr Johann Mezger known for

Answer 6

Bringing massage to the scientific community

Question 7

What is John Kellogg and Johann Sebastian know for

Answer 7

The development of Hydrotherapy

Question 8

What is James Cyriax known for

Answer 8

The development of Transverse Friction Massage

Question 9

What was Elizabeth Dicke known for

Answer 9

The development of Connective Tissue Massage

Question 10

What is Janet Travell known for

Answer 10

being the leading authority on trigger point therapy

Question 11

What year was the massage therapy act created

Answer 11

1991

Question 12

What are the 3 types of Duel Relationships

Answer 12

Low risk duel relationship, Moderate risk duel relationship, High risk duel relationship

Question 13

what is an example of a low risk duel relationship

Answer 13

socializing with a client

Question 14

what is an example of a moderate risk duel relationship

Answer 14

Friend/family member

Question 15

what is an example of a high risk duel relationship

Answer 15

Sexual relationship (husband, wife, etc.)

Question 16

what is tissue memory

Answer 16

the remberance of physical/emotional trauma that is stored in the tissue/connective tissue

Question 17

what are “boundaries”

Answer 17

Limits put in place by the therapist in relation to
the client before/during/after treatment

Question 18

If a client was in the prone position, where would you place pillows

Answer 18

between the bed and bottom sheet under the clients abdomen + under the clients ankles

Question 19

If a client were 3/4’s prone, where would you place pillows

Answer 19

under one shoulder + the
knee on the same side of the body

Question 20

If a client was in the supine position, where would you place pillows

Answer 20

between the bed and bottom sheet under the knees (extra pillow if reduction in lumbar curve is needed) + Trunk and head if a semi-seated position is needed for conditions like hypertension/ hiatus hernia

Question 21

What is Reflex effect

Answer 21

an effect on tissue or systems away from the manipulation site

Question 22

what is pure reflex

Answer 22

primary effects of only the nervous system

Question 23

mechanical effect

Answer 23

a direct effect on the tissues being manipulated

Question 24

what is supine position

Answer 24

laying face up

Question 25

what is prone position

Answer 25

laying face down

Question 26

what is a local contraindication

Answer 26

when it would NOT be appropriate to perform massage on a specific part of the body due to a condition

Question 27

what is an absolute contraindication

Answer 27

when it is not appropriate to perform massage on the client due to a condition

Question 28

what is an indication

Answer 28

when it is deemed that a massage is appropriate and would be deemed beneficial

Question 29

what is a local precaution

Answer 29

when a massage treatment may require a modification regarding a specific part of the body

Question 30

what is an absolute precaution

Answer 30

when a massage treatment may require a modification regarding the whole body

Question 31

what is sanitation

Answer 31

the prevention and elimination of pathogenic organisms (fungi, viruses, bacteria)

Question 32

what is aseptic technique

Answer 32

the elimination of pathogens before they can spread

Question 33

what are the 4 approaches to care

Answer 33

Therapeutic change, condition management, restorative care, palliative care

Question 34

what is therapeutic change

Answer 34

modification of physical form and function. Eg: a muscle sprain

Question 35

what is condition management

Answer 35

using massage techniques for clients who cannot undergo a therapeutic change but wish to be as effective as possible within a set on conditions Eg: diabetes

Question 36

what is restorative care

Answer 36

supports normal rest and restorative function

Question 37

what is palliative care

Answer 37

relieves or reduces pain in conditions without the goal of producing a cure. Eg: dementia

Question 38

what is transference

Answer 38

the personalization of the professional relationship established by the client

Question 39

what is countertransference

Answer 39

the personalization of the professional relationship established by the therapist

Question 40

what is an endangerment site

Answer 40

an area of the body you must avoid or use lighter pressure for

Question 41

the 6 endangerment sites are:

Answer 41

Eyes, inferior to ear (fascia, nerve styloid process) external carotid artery (neck), posterior cervical area (spinous process), cervical plexus, lymph nodes

Question 42

examples of pathogenic organisms are

Answer 42

Viruses, Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, pathogenic animals

Question 43

what is a virus

Answer 43

an organism that inject their own genetic code into host cells genetic codes to feed and reproduce

Question 44

what is a bacteria

Answer 44

a primitive cell that lacks nucelli

Question 45

what is a fungi

Answer 45

a group of simple and parasitic organisms

Question 46

what is a protozoa

Answer 46

a one celled organism that infests human fluids

Question 47

what is a pathogenic animal

Answer 47

large multi-celled organisms that feed off of human tissue

Question 48

what are the 3 ways pathogens spread

Answer 48

Environmental contact, opportunistic infections, person to person contact

Question 49

what is an environmental contact

Answer 49

Food, water and soil

Question 50

what is an opportunistic infection

Answer 50

potentially pathogenic organisms found on the skin and mucous membrane. they do not infect unless given the opportunity to do so

Question 51

what is person to person contact

Answer 51

small pathogens carried in the air and spread by direct contact with an infected person

Question 52

what is hypertonicity

Answer 52

a muscle with extreme tension