1 Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice 7th Edition
COMPLETE TEST BANK _
MASSAGE THERAPY: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 7TH EDITION, (2025)
by susan g. salvo (author)
,2 Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice 7th Edition
unit 1: foundations for practice, complementary and integrative methods, and business practices _______ 4
chapter 01: history of massage: prehistoric times to the modern era and professional societies, organizations, and
associations. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4
chapter 02: the therapeutic relationship: ethics, cultural competencies, and boundaries _____________________ 22
chapter 03: tools of the trade: tables, accessories, linens, lubricants, aromatherapy, essential oils, and the massage
environment __________________________________________________________________________________ 37
chapter 04: career longevity: wellness, wellbeing, and self-care _________________________________________ 46
chapter 05: evidence-informed practice and research literacy _________________________________________ 60
chapter 06: massage therapy research______________________________________________________________ 72
chapter 07: body mechanics, client positioning, and draping ____________________________________________ 78
chapter 08: massage techniques, mobilizations and stretches, endangerment sites, and contraindications ______ 92
chapter 09: concepts of disease, standard precautions, transmission- based precautions, disinfection procedures,
and emergency preparedness____________________________________________________________________ 108
chapter 10: professional standards: scope of practice, standards of care, assessments, documentation, informed
consent, treatment planning, and referrals _________________________________________________________ 121
chapter 11: special populations: massage for pregnant and postpartum clients, infants, children, adolescents, aging
adults, and those with visual, hearing, and mobility impairment _______________________________________ 135
chapter 12: hydrotherapy: clinical applications, spa applications, and spa procedures ______________________ 149
chapter 13: foot reflexology: principles and practice _________________________________________________ 161
chapter 14: clinical massage: pain theories and pain management, clinical assessments, and clinical application
methods _____________________________________________________________________________________ 167
chapter 15: seated massage: principles and practice _________________________________________________ 186
chapter 16: asian bodywork therapy: shiatsu, thai massage, ayurvedic principles, and chakras _______________ 190
chapter 17: business practices: getting started, marketing, professional development, accounting, and planning 206
unit 2: anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology _______________________________________ 221
chapter 18: introduction to the human body: medical terminology, cells, tissues, and body compass ________ 221
,3 Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice 7th Edition
chapter 19: skeletal system, pathologies, disorders, and injuries _______________________________________ 238
chapter 20: muscular system, pathologies, disorders, and injuries ______________________________________ 252
chapter 21: kinesiology _________________________________________________________________________ 265
chapter 22: integumentary system, pathologies, conditions, and injuries _________________________________ 328
chapter 23: nervous system, pathologies, disorders, and injuries _______________________________________ 338
chapter 24: endocrine system and pathologies ______________________________________________________ 360
chapter 25: reproductive system, pathologies, conditions, and disorders _________________________________ 374
chapter 26: cardiovascular system, pathologies, and disorders _________________________________________ 389
chapter 27: lymphatic system, pathologies, and conditions ____________________________________________ 403
chapter 28: respiratory system, pathologies, conditions, and disorders __________________________________ 413
chapter 29: digestive system, pathologies, dysfunctions, and disorders __________________________________ 424
chapter 30: urinary system, pathologies, and disorders _______________________________________________ 435
, 4 Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice 7th Edition
unit 1: foundations for practice, complementary and integrative methods, and
business practices
chapter 01: history of massage: prehistoric times to the modern era and professional societies,
organizations, and associations.
susan g. salvo: massage therapy: principles and practice 7th edition, (2023)
multiple choice
1. which method is defined as manipulation of soft tissue using pressure and traction for clinical,
therapeutic, and palliative purposes?
a. acupuncture
b. ayurveda
c. polarity therapy
d. massage therapy
correct ans:>d
massage therapy the manipulation of soft tissue using compression and decompression/traction for
clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes or for wellness and self-care purposes.
a. acupuncture: involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to balance energy, not
manipulation of soft tissue.
b. ayurveda: a traditional system of medicine from india that includes herbal remedies, diet, and
lifestyle recommendations, but doesn't focus solely on soft tissue manipulation.
c. polarity therapy: a holistic healing practice that uses touch and energy balancing but is not
specifically focused on soft tissue manipulation.
2. which origin for the word massage is greek?
a. mashesh
b. masso
c. masser
d. makeh
correct ans:>b
COMPLETE TEST BANK _
MASSAGE THERAPY: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 7TH EDITION, (2025)
by susan g. salvo (author)
,2 Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice 7th Edition
unit 1: foundations for practice, complementary and integrative methods, and business practices _______ 4
chapter 01: history of massage: prehistoric times to the modern era and professional societies, organizations, and
associations. ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4
chapter 02: the therapeutic relationship: ethics, cultural competencies, and boundaries _____________________ 22
chapter 03: tools of the trade: tables, accessories, linens, lubricants, aromatherapy, essential oils, and the massage
environment __________________________________________________________________________________ 37
chapter 04: career longevity: wellness, wellbeing, and self-care _________________________________________ 46
chapter 05: evidence-informed practice and research literacy _________________________________________ 60
chapter 06: massage therapy research______________________________________________________________ 72
chapter 07: body mechanics, client positioning, and draping ____________________________________________ 78
chapter 08: massage techniques, mobilizations and stretches, endangerment sites, and contraindications ______ 92
chapter 09: concepts of disease, standard precautions, transmission- based precautions, disinfection procedures,
and emergency preparedness____________________________________________________________________ 108
chapter 10: professional standards: scope of practice, standards of care, assessments, documentation, informed
consent, treatment planning, and referrals _________________________________________________________ 121
chapter 11: special populations: massage for pregnant and postpartum clients, infants, children, adolescents, aging
adults, and those with visual, hearing, and mobility impairment _______________________________________ 135
chapter 12: hydrotherapy: clinical applications, spa applications, and spa procedures ______________________ 149
chapter 13: foot reflexology: principles and practice _________________________________________________ 161
chapter 14: clinical massage: pain theories and pain management, clinical assessments, and clinical application
methods _____________________________________________________________________________________ 167
chapter 15: seated massage: principles and practice _________________________________________________ 186
chapter 16: asian bodywork therapy: shiatsu, thai massage, ayurvedic principles, and chakras _______________ 190
chapter 17: business practices: getting started, marketing, professional development, accounting, and planning 206
unit 2: anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology _______________________________________ 221
chapter 18: introduction to the human body: medical terminology, cells, tissues, and body compass ________ 221
,3 Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice 7th Edition
chapter 19: skeletal system, pathologies, disorders, and injuries _______________________________________ 238
chapter 20: muscular system, pathologies, disorders, and injuries ______________________________________ 252
chapter 21: kinesiology _________________________________________________________________________ 265
chapter 22: integumentary system, pathologies, conditions, and injuries _________________________________ 328
chapter 23: nervous system, pathologies, disorders, and injuries _______________________________________ 338
chapter 24: endocrine system and pathologies ______________________________________________________ 360
chapter 25: reproductive system, pathologies, conditions, and disorders _________________________________ 374
chapter 26: cardiovascular system, pathologies, and disorders _________________________________________ 389
chapter 27: lymphatic system, pathologies, and conditions ____________________________________________ 403
chapter 28: respiratory system, pathologies, conditions, and disorders __________________________________ 413
chapter 29: digestive system, pathologies, dysfunctions, and disorders __________________________________ 424
chapter 30: urinary system, pathologies, and disorders _______________________________________________ 435
, 4 Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice 7th Edition
unit 1: foundations for practice, complementary and integrative methods, and
business practices
chapter 01: history of massage: prehistoric times to the modern era and professional societies,
organizations, and associations.
susan g. salvo: massage therapy: principles and practice 7th edition, (2023)
multiple choice
1. which method is defined as manipulation of soft tissue using pressure and traction for clinical,
therapeutic, and palliative purposes?
a. acupuncture
b. ayurveda
c. polarity therapy
d. massage therapy
correct ans:>d
massage therapy the manipulation of soft tissue using compression and decompression/traction for
clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes or for wellness and self-care purposes.
a. acupuncture: involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to balance energy, not
manipulation of soft tissue.
b. ayurveda: a traditional system of medicine from india that includes herbal remedies, diet, and
lifestyle recommendations, but doesn't focus solely on soft tissue manipulation.
c. polarity therapy: a holistic healing practice that uses touch and energy balancing but is not
specifically focused on soft tissue manipulation.
2. which origin for the word massage is greek?
a. mashesh
b. masso
c. masser
d. makeh
correct ans:>b
