MT II Final Review

Question 1

what is the study of function?

Answer 1

physiology

Question 2

what are the three effects massage has on the body?

Answer 2

mechanical, reflexive, and metabolic

Question 3

which effect predominately effects the nervous system?

Answer 3

reflex effects

Question 4

which effect can cause a change directly on the tissue acted upon, or related parts?

Answer 4

reflexive effect

Question 5

which effect is it when tissues are being acted upon in a mechanical way by the hand of the manipulator?

Answer 5

mechanical effect

Question 6

which effect moves blood and lymph, restoring displaced viscera to it’s normal position?

Answer 6

mechanical effects

Question 7

any time you are moving, draining, or refilling, it is what effect?

Answer 7

mechanical

Question 8

if the effect is something that you cannot physically touch (ex: dilating a blood vessel or stimulating a nerve), it is what effect?

Answer 8

reflexive

Question 9

what is the sum of all chemical processes in the body?

Answer 9

metabolic effects

Question 10

if the massage technique causes anything to change internally, at the cellular or chemical level, which effect is it?

Answer 10

metabolic effect

Question 11

what is the “why” you would perform a specific technique or modality on a client?

Answer 11

therapeutic application of massage

Question 12

what technique would you use if you want to elevate the temperature of a part?

Answer 12

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

Question 13

what technique influences the nervous system?

Answer 13

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

Question 14

what type of effect does static touch have because of the brain and spinal reflexes from cutaneous nerves?

Answer 14

hypnotic effect

Question 15

which technique has a possible electrical effect or “magnetism”?

Answer 15

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

Question 16

which technique has a relaxing, calming effect that allows the powerful healing mechanism of the body to function?

Answer 16

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

Question 17

which technique relieves hyperesthesia (oversensitivity) especially of head and joints?

Answer 17

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

Question 18

which technique lessens pain, numbness, tingling, and other sensations?

Answer 18

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

Question 19

which technique helps with insomnia and nervous irritability?

Answer 19

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

Question 20

which technique reduces high blood pressure?

Answer 20

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

Question 21

which technique can be used when all other treatments are contraindicated?

Answer 21

static touch (superficial/resting/holding position)

Question 22

which technique causes a calming, anesthetizing (numbing) effect?

Answer 22

static (deep touch)

Question 23

which technique diminishes swelling and congestion, thus relieving pain?

Answer 23

static (deep touch)

Question 24

which technique relieves pain by emptying blood vessels and benumbing nerves?

Answer 24

static (deep touch)

Question 25

which technique can be sedating to stimulating when applied to a nerve trunk?

Answer 25

static (deep touch)

Question 26

which technique can be used for violent headaches?

Answer 26

static (deep touch)

Question 27

which technique can be used for pain in joints?

Answer 27

static (deep touch)

Question 28

why does deep touch help with pain in joints?

Answer 28

pressure empties the veins and lymph spaces and vessels in the joints

Question 29

which technique is good for muscle spasms?

Answer 29

static (deep touch)

Question 30

which technique is good for trigger points in muscles?

Answer 30

static (deep touch)

Question 31

which technique is good for stress points in tendons?

Answer 31

static (deep touch)

Question 32

which technique is good for toothache?

Answer 32

static (deep touch)

Question 33

which techniques are good for sciatica?

Answer 33

static (deep touch), compression (firm, deep to sedate nerve)

Question 34

which technique is good for neuralgia?

Answer 34

static (deep touch)

Question 35

what type of effect is caused by deep touch applied to a nerve trunk with LIGHT pressure?

Answer 35

a stimulating effect

Question 36

what type of effect is caused by deep touch applied to a nerve trunk with FIRM, DEEP pressure?

Answer 36

a sedative effect

Question 37

why does firm, deep pressure with deep touch cause a sedative effect?

Answer 37

deep pressure continued for a longer time produces numbness and may even paralyze the nerve trunk

Question 38

which technique mechanically spreads the tissue, enhancing softening effect on connective tissue component of muscle?

Answer 38

compression

Question 39

which technique stimulates muscles and the nervous system?

Answer 39

compression

Question 40

which technique enhances circulation and can cause hyperemia (brings blood and fluid into the tissue)?

Answer 40

compression

Question 41

which technique increases nutrition and waste removal in joints?

Answer 41

compression

Question 42

which technique causes hyperesthesia?

Answer 42

compression

Question 43

which technique causes paralysis?

Answer 43

compression (pressure should be light and intermittent 2-3 seconds, then hold 6-5 seconds. wait, repeat 4-5 times)

Question 44

which technique arouses activities of nerve centers through indirect stimulation of procedure?

Answer 44

compression

Question 45

which technique causes general stimulation of the spine?

Answer 45

compression (firm pressure applied w/ thumbs on either side of the spine)

Question 46

which technique enhances local fluid movement?

Answer 46

superficial gliding/effleurage

Question 47

which technique stretches and loosens superficial tissue?

Answer 47

superficial gliding/effleurage

Question 48

which technique has a calming effect when done slowly?

Answer 48

superficial gliding/effleurage

Question 49

which technique has a stimulating effect when done briskly?

Answer 49

superficial gliding/effleurage

Question 50

which technique decreases waste, swelling, and pain in tissue?

Answer 50

superficial gliding/effleurage

Question 51

which technique stimulates function of the skin?

Answer 51

superficial gliding/effleurage

Question 52

which technique is used to assess deeper tissues?

Answer 52

superficial gliding/effleurage

Question 53

which technique prepares the tissue for deeper work, and soothes after deeper work?

Answer 53

superficial gliding/effleurage

Question 54

which technique's principle objective is to empty the veins and lymph channels, thus encouraging circulation?

Answer 54

deep gliding

Question 55

which technique stretches and loosens connective tissue-muscles?

Answer 55

deep gliding

Question 56

which technique separates and broaden tissues?

Answer 56

deep gliding

Question 57

which technique relieves muscular spasms or tension caused by stress?

Answer 57

deep gliding

Question 58

which technique stimulates parasympathetic dominance?

Answer 58

deep gliding

Question 59

which technique decreases waste, swelling, and pain in tissues?

Answer 59

deep gliding

Question 60

which technique is relaxing?

Answer 60

deep gliding

Question 61

which technique is good for inflammatory processes?

Answer 61

superficial and deep gliding

Question 62

which technique is good for general dropsy (accumulation of fluid in tissues, swelling) and local swelling due to inflammation or congestion?

Answer 62

superficial and deep gliding