Salvo Ch. 6 Review

Question 1

Reddened skin associated with increased blood flow.

Answer 1

Hyperemia

Question 2

Used to assess electrical activity in muscle.

Answer 2

Electromyography

Question 3

Assessment used as a measure of autonomic Nervous System function.

Answer 3

Heart Rate variability

Question 4

Reduced scar tissue formation, aided in the treatment for tendinitis and ligament injuries, and reduced pain and itching in burn scars.

Answer 4

Connective tissue effects of massage

Question 5

Neurotransmitter regulating heart rate and blood pressure.

Answer 5

Dopamine

Question 6

Complementary therapy with one of the highest physician referral rates.

Answer 6

Massage Therapy

Question 7

Neurotransmitter regulating mood, appetite, sleep and memory.

Answer 7

Serotonin

Question 8

Increased killer T-cell levels a s stimulates immune responses.

Answer 8

Massage effects in persons with HIV and Cancer

Question 9

Reduced edema and increased lymphocyte levels.

Answer 9

Lymphatic effects of massage

Question 10

A stress hormone.

Answer 10

Cortisol

Question 11

Reduced anxiety, depression, and stress.

Answer 11

Psychological effects of massage

Question 12

Commonly prescribed modality after breast cancer surgery.

Answer 12

Manual Lymph drainage

Question 13

Neurotransmitter that reduces pain.

Answer 13

Endorphin

Question 14

Increased range of motion.

Answer 14

Musculoskeletal effects of massage

Question 15

Studies indicate massage improves this skin condition.

Answer 15

Eczema

Question 16

Interrelationship between physical health with the state of one’s mind.

Answer 16

Mind body connection

Question 17

Massage may relieve pain and symptoms of this musculoskeletal or nervous system condition.

Answer 17

Fibromyalga

Question 18

Massage reduced this gastrointestinal condition.

Answer 18

Constipation

Question 19

Instrument used to determine massage had no effect on blood flow within arteries.

Answer 19

Doppler

Question 20

Massage is effective for this respiratory condition, especially in children.

Answer 20

Asthma

Question 21

Massage may change the production and absorption of this hormone.

Answer 21

Insulin

Question 22

Medical term for itching.

Answer 22

Pruritus

Question 23

Increased capillary flow rate and platelet count.

Answer 23

Cardiovascular effects of massage

Question 24

Massage slowed the progression of this disease through improved superficial circulation.

Answer 24

Peripheral arterial disease

Question 25

What percentage of clients that discuss it with their physicians receive a massage recommendation?

Answer 25

50%

Question 26

Ongoing research on how to best teach massage in known as:

Answer 26

Pedagogy

Question 27

The most recent research agenda for Massage was updated by which group?

Answer 27

Massage Therapy Foundation

Question 28

Decreased pain through massage of trigger points would be an effect on which system?

Answer 28

Musculoskeletal

Question 29

A literature review of massage on delayed onset muscle soreness found massages effect to be

Answer 29

Clinically insignificant

Question 30

An increased capillary flow rate would be an effect on which system?

Answer 30

Cardiovascular

Question 31

One study has shown that manual lymphatic drainage may decrease the frequency of which condition?

Answer 31

Migraines

Question 32

A decrease of stress, depression, and anxiety would be an effect on which system?

Answer 32

Nervous

Question 33

A study by Li on foot massage showed an increase in ... levels and activated regions of the brain associated with emotional touch.

Answer 33

Oxytocin

Question 34

Which type of massage has shown promise in helping relieve symptoms of constipation?

Answer 34

Abdominal massage

Question 35

Several studies have found massage to improve levels of focus, concentration, and functioning for patients with ... disorders.

Answer 35

Hyperactivity

Question 36

Research on fatigue and massage often focuses on improving which important factor of health?

Answer 36

Sleep