Cryotherapy initially induces which localized circulatory condition?
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vasoconstriction
The technique of kneading is performed by ________________________.
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lifting, grasping, rolling, and compressing muscles
Which of the following techniques uses exercises to promote awareness or conscious
control of the physiologic responses to stress, pain, or disease?
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biofeedback
Massage can reduce pain by
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affecting the processing of noxious stimulation
What are the main therapeutic effects of petrissage?
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rehabilitation of weak muscles and drawing blood to the area
A client lying in the supine position raises the knees for comfort. What might this
indicate?
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low-back pain
What could tapotement of the thoracic area do in the case of a client with
pneumonia?
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increase expectoration
For proper body mechanics during a massage, what should be the main source of
strength in massage movements?
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lower body
Which of the following is a general use or effect of heat?
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relief of cramps and muscle spasms
Which of the following techniques is the Western version of acupressure and Shiatsu?
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trigger-point therapy
For a pregnant client, it is important to a place a pillow under her right hip when she is
in the supine position because the pillow _________________________________.
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vasoconstriction
The technique of kneading is performed by ________________________.
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lifting, grasping, rolling, and compressing muscles
Which of the following techniques uses exercises to promote awareness or conscious
control of the physiologic responses to stress, pain, or disease?
,Give this one a try later!
biofeedback
Massage can reduce pain by
Give this one a try later!
affecting the processing of noxious stimulation
What are the main therapeutic effects of petrissage?
Give this one a try later!
rehabilitation of weak muscles and drawing blood to the area
A client lying in the supine position raises the knees for comfort. What might this
indicate?
Give this one a try later!
low-back pain
What could tapotement of the thoracic area do in the case of a client with
pneumonia?
, Give this one a try later!
increase expectoration
For proper body mechanics during a massage, what should be the main source of
strength in massage movements?
Give this one a try later!
lower body
Which of the following is a general use or effect of heat?
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relief of cramps and muscle spasms
Which of the following techniques is the Western version of acupressure and Shiatsu?
Give this one a try later!
trigger-point therapy
For a pregnant client, it is important to a place a pillow under her right hip when she is
in the supine position because the pillow _________________________________.
