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Amma Correct answer-The Chinese massage technique used rubbing and pressing
movements.
Tunia Correct answer-Modern Chinese massage
Tsubo Correct answer-Modern Japanese massage. It involves the tsubo points to be
pressed to increase circulation of fluid.
Ayur-Veda Correct answer-A book that developed in India that details massage
treatments as a part of personal hygiene.
Celsus Correct answer-Roman physician who wrote De Medicina, detailing the use of
massage, bathing, and exercise to prevent disease.
Per Henrik Ling Correct answer-Swedish physiologist who developed passive and active
movements to improve physical conditions known as medical gymnastics that evolved into
physical and massage therapy.
Charles Taylor Correct answer-Introduced medical gymnastics to the untied states and it
became know as Swedish movement cure.
Johann Mezger Correct answer-Established terminology for massage strokes based in
French.
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Emil Vodder Correct answer-Developed lymphatic drainage
John Harvey Kellogg Correct answer-Wrote the Art of Massage which details physiologic
effects of massage
Delores Krieger Correct answer-Developed Therapeutic Touch used to re-balance client's
energy field.
James Cyriax Correct answer-Developed deep transverse friction used to promote
healthy scar tissue formation. He's considered father of orthopedic medicine.
Effleurage Correct answer-Gliding stroke directed to the heart. Primarily used at the
beginning of the massage in archer/bow stance.
Petrissage Correct answer-Kneading stroke used to increase circulation. loosen adhesion,
and release metabolic wastes from tissues.
Friction Correct answer-Strokes that move across tissue, used to increase circulation,
break up scar tissue, and stretch muscle.
Tapotment Correct answer-Percussion strokes used to increase muscle spindle acivity and
phlegm in respiratory tract.
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Vibration Correct answer-Trembling or shaking movements, fast vibration stimulates an
area, slow vibration sedates an area.
Nerve Stroke Correct answer-Extremely light form of effleurage used at the end of the
massage to separate the therapist from the client.
Active Correct answer-Client performs an action without assistance.
Active Assistive Correct answer-Client performs an action with assistance.
Passive Correct answer-Massage therapist performs a joint mobilization with client
completely relaxed.
Resistive Correct answer-The client resist a movement performed by the therapist.
Stretch Correct answer-Elongates a muscle.
Unassisted stretch Correct answer-Client stretches into resistance without help of
therapist.
Assisted Strech Correct answer-Client stretches into resistance with help of therapist.
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilation Correct answer-Assisted stretch in which the
muscle stretch into resistance followed by an isometric contraction of the muscle by the client.
The client then relaxes the contraction, which allows the stretch to move further.
End Feel Correct answer-Stoppage of range of motion in a passive joint movement.
Soft End Feel Correct answer-Stoppage of range of motion due to tight soft tissue pulling
the structure in the opposite way.
Hard End Feel Correct answer-Stoppage of range of motion due to hard tissue preventing
any further motions.
Empty End Feel Correct answer-Stoppage of range of motion due to trauma to an
effected muscle or joint.
Assessment Correct answer-Preliminary evaluation of the client before, during, and after
the massage treatment.
Methods of Assessment Correct answer-Intake forms, gait analysis, posture, ergonomics,
contraindications, communication and palpation.
Amma Correct answer-The Chinese massage technique used rubbing and pressing
movements.
Tunia Correct answer-Modern Chinese massage
Tsubo Correct answer-Modern Japanese massage. It involves the tsubo points to be
pressed to increase circulation of fluid.
Ayur-Veda Correct answer-A book that developed in India that details massage
treatments as a part of personal hygiene.
Celsus Correct answer-Roman physician who wrote De Medicina, detailing the use of
massage, bathing, and exercise to prevent disease.
Per Henrik Ling Correct answer-Swedish physiologist who developed passive and active
movements to improve physical conditions known as medical gymnastics that evolved into
physical and massage therapy.
Charles Taylor Correct answer-Introduced medical gymnastics to the untied states and it
became know as Swedish movement cure.
Johann Mezger Correct answer-Established terminology for massage strokes based in
French.
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Emil Vodder Correct answer-Developed lymphatic drainage
John Harvey Kellogg Correct answer-Wrote the Art of Massage which details physiologic
effects of massage
Delores Krieger Correct answer-Developed Therapeutic Touch used to re-balance client's
energy field.
James Cyriax Correct answer-Developed deep transverse friction used to promote
healthy scar tissue formation. He's considered father of orthopedic medicine.
Effleurage Correct answer-Gliding stroke directed to the heart. Primarily used at the
beginning of the massage in archer/bow stance.
Petrissage Correct answer-Kneading stroke used to increase circulation. loosen adhesion,
and release metabolic wastes from tissues.
Friction Correct answer-Strokes that move across tissue, used to increase circulation,
break up scar tissue, and stretch muscle.
Tapotment Correct answer-Percussion strokes used to increase muscle spindle acivity and
phlegm in respiratory tract.
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Vibration Correct answer-Trembling or shaking movements, fast vibration stimulates an
area, slow vibration sedates an area.
Nerve Stroke Correct answer-Extremely light form of effleurage used at the end of the
massage to separate the therapist from the client.
Active Correct answer-Client performs an action without assistance.
Active Assistive Correct answer-Client performs an action with assistance.
Passive Correct answer-Massage therapist performs a joint mobilization with client
completely relaxed.
Resistive Correct answer-The client resist a movement performed by the therapist.
Stretch Correct answer-Elongates a muscle.
Unassisted stretch Correct answer-Client stretches into resistance without help of
therapist.
Assisted Strech Correct answer-Client stretches into resistance with help of therapist.
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilation Correct answer-Assisted stretch in which the
muscle stretch into resistance followed by an isometric contraction of the muscle by the client.
The client then relaxes the contraction, which allows the stretch to move further.
End Feel Correct answer-Stoppage of range of motion in a passive joint movement.
Soft End Feel Correct answer-Stoppage of range of motion due to tight soft tissue pulling
the structure in the opposite way.
Hard End Feel Correct answer-Stoppage of range of motion due to hard tissue preventing
any further motions.
Empty End Feel Correct answer-Stoppage of range of motion due to trauma to an
effected muscle or joint.
Assessment Correct answer-Preliminary evaluation of the client before, during, and after
the massage treatment.
Methods of Assessment Correct answer-Intake forms, gait analysis, posture, ergonomics,
contraindications, communication and palpation.
