TEST BANK - MASSAGE THERAPY-PRINCIPLES AND
PRACTICE, 7TH EDITION BY SUSAN G. SALVO ALL
CHAPTERS 1-30 LATEST 2026
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Chapter 01: History Of Massage-Prehistoric Times To The Modern Era And Professional Societies,
Organizations, And Associations
2. Chapter 02: The Therapeutic Relationship-Ethics, Cultural Competencies, And Boundaries
3. Chapter 03: Tools Of The Trade-Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy, Essential
Oils, And The Massage Environment
4. Chapter 04: Career Longevity-Wellness, Wellbeing, And Self-Care
5. Chapter 05: Evidence-Informed Practice And Research Literacy Chapter 06: Massage Therapy
Research
6. Chapter 07: Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, And Draping
7. Chapter 08: Massage Techniques, Mobilizations And Stretches, Endangerment Sites, And
Contraindications
8. Chapter 09: Concepts Of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions,
Disinfection Procedures, And Emergency Preparedness
9. Chapter 10: Professional Standards-Scope Of Practice, Standards Of Care, Assessments,
Documentation, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, And Referrals
10. Chapter 11: Special Populations-Massage For Pregnant And Postpartum Clients, Infants, Children,
Adolescents, Aging Adults, And Those With Visual, Hearing, And Mobility Impairment
11. Chapter 12: Hydrotherapy-Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, And Spa Procedures
12. Chapter 13: Foot Reflexology-Principles And Practice
13. Chapter 14: Clinical Massage-Pain Theories & Pain Management, Clinical Assessments, Clinical
Application Methods, Sports Massage & Working With Athletics, Soft Tissue Injuries
14. Chapter 15: Seated Massage-Principles And Practice
15. Chapter 16: Asian Bodywork Therapy-Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, And Chakras
16. Chapter 17: Business Practices-Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development, Accounting,
And Planning
17. Chapter 18: Introduction To The Human Body-Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, And Body
Compass
18. Chapter 19: Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, And Injuries
19. Chapter 20: Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, And Injuries
20. Chapter 21: Kinesiology-Part A
21. Chapter 21: Kinesiology-Part B
22. Chapter 22: Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, And Injuries
23. Chapter 23: Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, And Injuries
24. Chapter 24: Endocrine System And Pathologies
25. Chapter 25: Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, And Disorders
26. Chapter 26: Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, And Disorders
27. Chapter 27: Lymphatic System, Pathologies, And Conditions
28. Chapter 28: Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, And Disorders
29. Chapter 29: Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, And Disorders
30. Chapter 30: Urinary System, Pathologies, And Disorders
,TEST BANK Massage Therapy 7/E Susan Salvo
Chapter 01: History Of Massage: Prehistoric Times To The Modern Era And Professional
Societies, Organizations, And Associations.
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
ANSWER: 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.
2. Which Origin For The Word Massage Is Greek?
a. Mashesh
b. Masso
c. Masser
d. Makeh
ANSWER: B
The Origin Of The Word Massage Is Unclear, But Can Be Traced To Numerous Sources: The
Hebrew Mashesh, The Greek Masso And Massin, The Latin Massa , The Arabic Mass’h, The
Sanskrit Makeh, And The French Masser.
3. When Was The Earliest The Term Massage Was Used By Most European-Based Cultures?
a. 1600s
b. 1700s
c. 1800s
d. 1900s
ANSWER: C
By The Early 1800s, The Term Massage Was Used By Most European-Based Cultures. Historically,
Massage Was Referred To By Its Techniques Such As Friction Or Rubbing.
4. The First Written Records Of Massage Date Back To 3000 BCE In Which Country?
a. India
b. China
c. Egypt
d. Greece
ANSWER: B
Written Records Regarding The Practice Of Massage Go Back To 3000 BCE In China. Acupuncture
Was Not Mentioned In Chinese Writings Until 90 BCE.
5. Which Work Is Commonly Referred To As The Classic Scripture Of Traditional Chinese
Medicine?
, a. Tao Te Ching
b. Nei Ching
c. Ayur-Veda
d. Corpus Hippocraticum
ANSWER: B
At The Time Of Hwang Ti, Various Ideas And Beliefs Were Compiled Under The Name Of The
Yellow Emperor (Died In 2599 BCE) Which Became The Classic Scripture Of Traditional Chinese
Medicine Known As The Nei Chang . The Nei Chang Was Written About 2760 BCE, And This Work
Contains Detailed Descriptions Of Massage Procedures As Well As Herbal Medicines.
6. What Is The Original Massage Technique In China And The Precursor To Manual And
Energetic Therapies?
a. Polarity
b. Shiatsu
c. Acupuncture
d. Amma
ANSWER: D
Amma Is Regarded As The Original Massage Technique And Precursor To All Other Chinese
Therapies, Manual And Energetic.
7. Which Healing Method Is Based On Hindu Tradition?
a. Ayurveda
b. Shiatsu
c. Amma
d. Polarity
ANSWER: A
Knowledge Of Amma Massage Traveled To The Subcontinent Of India From China, And Massage
Became Part Of Hindu Tradition. Massage Is Described In India’s First Great Medical Texts, The
Ayurveda Books Of Wisdom (About 1800 BCE) And Recommend Massage As An Indispensable Healing
Procedure.
8. Which Method Is Japanese But Based On Chinese Medicine Concepts, And Uses Pressure Applied
From The Practitioner’s Thumbs, Elbows, And Other Parts Of The Body?
a. Ayurveda
b. Shiatsu
c. Massage
d. Amma
ANSWER: B
Shiatsu Is A Japanese Method Based On The Same Traditional Chinese Medicine Concepts As
Acupuncture *Energy Flows In The Body Through Streams Called Channels Or Meridians.
Acupuncturists Use Needles At Specific Points To Balance The Flow Of Energy; Shiatsu
Practitioners Use Their Fingers, Thumbs, Forearms, Elbows, And Even Their Knees And Feet.
9. Who Is Generally Recognized As The Father Of Modern Western Medicine?
a. Galen
b. Celsus
c. Rhazes
PRACTICE, 7TH EDITION BY SUSAN G. SALVO ALL
CHAPTERS 1-30 LATEST 2026
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Chapter 01: History Of Massage-Prehistoric Times To The Modern Era And Professional Societies,
Organizations, And Associations
2. Chapter 02: The Therapeutic Relationship-Ethics, Cultural Competencies, And Boundaries
3. Chapter 03: Tools Of The Trade-Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy, Essential
Oils, And The Massage Environment
4. Chapter 04: Career Longevity-Wellness, Wellbeing, And Self-Care
5. Chapter 05: Evidence-Informed Practice And Research Literacy Chapter 06: Massage Therapy
Research
6. Chapter 07: Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, And Draping
7. Chapter 08: Massage Techniques, Mobilizations And Stretches, Endangerment Sites, And
Contraindications
8. Chapter 09: Concepts Of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions,
Disinfection Procedures, And Emergency Preparedness
9. Chapter 10: Professional Standards-Scope Of Practice, Standards Of Care, Assessments,
Documentation, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, And Referrals
10. Chapter 11: Special Populations-Massage For Pregnant And Postpartum Clients, Infants, Children,
Adolescents, Aging Adults, And Those With Visual, Hearing, And Mobility Impairment
11. Chapter 12: Hydrotherapy-Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, And Spa Procedures
12. Chapter 13: Foot Reflexology-Principles And Practice
13. Chapter 14: Clinical Massage-Pain Theories & Pain Management, Clinical Assessments, Clinical
Application Methods, Sports Massage & Working With Athletics, Soft Tissue Injuries
14. Chapter 15: Seated Massage-Principles And Practice
15. Chapter 16: Asian Bodywork Therapy-Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, And Chakras
16. Chapter 17: Business Practices-Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development, Accounting,
And Planning
17. Chapter 18: Introduction To The Human Body-Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, And Body
Compass
18. Chapter 19: Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, And Injuries
19. Chapter 20: Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, And Injuries
20. Chapter 21: Kinesiology-Part A
21. Chapter 21: Kinesiology-Part B
22. Chapter 22: Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, And Injuries
23. Chapter 23: Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, And Injuries
24. Chapter 24: Endocrine System And Pathologies
25. Chapter 25: Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, And Disorders
26. Chapter 26: Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, And Disorders
27. Chapter 27: Lymphatic System, Pathologies, And Conditions
28. Chapter 28: Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, And Disorders
29. Chapter 29: Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, And Disorders
30. Chapter 30: Urinary System, Pathologies, And Disorders
,TEST BANK Massage Therapy 7/E Susan Salvo
Chapter 01: History Of Massage: Prehistoric Times To The Modern Era And Professional
Societies, Organizations, And Associations.
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
ANSWER: 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.
2. Which Origin For The Word Massage Is Greek?
a. Mashesh
b. Masso
c. Masser
d. Makeh
ANSWER: B
The Origin Of The Word Massage Is Unclear, But Can Be Traced To Numerous Sources: The
Hebrew Mashesh, The Greek Masso And Massin, The Latin Massa , The Arabic Mass’h, The
Sanskrit Makeh, And The French Masser.
3. When Was The Earliest The Term Massage Was Used By Most European-Based Cultures?
a. 1600s
b. 1700s
c. 1800s
d. 1900s
ANSWER: C
By The Early 1800s, The Term Massage Was Used By Most European-Based Cultures. Historically,
Massage Was Referred To By Its Techniques Such As Friction Or Rubbing.
4. The First Written Records Of Massage Date Back To 3000 BCE In Which Country?
a. India
b. China
c. Egypt
d. Greece
ANSWER: B
Written Records Regarding The Practice Of Massage Go Back To 3000 BCE In China. Acupuncture
Was Not Mentioned In Chinese Writings Until 90 BCE.
5. Which Work Is Commonly Referred To As The Classic Scripture Of Traditional Chinese
Medicine?
, a. Tao Te Ching
b. Nei Ching
c. Ayur-Veda
d. Corpus Hippocraticum
ANSWER: B
At The Time Of Hwang Ti, Various Ideas And Beliefs Were Compiled Under The Name Of The
Yellow Emperor (Died In 2599 BCE) Which Became The Classic Scripture Of Traditional Chinese
Medicine Known As The Nei Chang . The Nei Chang Was Written About 2760 BCE, And This Work
Contains Detailed Descriptions Of Massage Procedures As Well As Herbal Medicines.
6. What Is The Original Massage Technique In China And The Precursor To Manual And
Energetic Therapies?
a. Polarity
b. Shiatsu
c. Acupuncture
d. Amma
ANSWER: D
Amma Is Regarded As The Original Massage Technique And Precursor To All Other Chinese
Therapies, Manual And Energetic.
7. Which Healing Method Is Based On Hindu Tradition?
a. Ayurveda
b. Shiatsu
c. Amma
d. Polarity
ANSWER: A
Knowledge Of Amma Massage Traveled To The Subcontinent Of India From China, And Massage
Became Part Of Hindu Tradition. Massage Is Described In India’s First Great Medical Texts, The
Ayurveda Books Of Wisdom (About 1800 BCE) And Recommend Massage As An Indispensable Healing
Procedure.
8. Which Method Is Japanese But Based On Chinese Medicine Concepts, And Uses Pressure Applied
From The Practitioner’s Thumbs, Elbows, And Other Parts Of The Body?
a. Ayurveda
b. Shiatsu
c. Massage
d. Amma
ANSWER: B
Shiatsu Is A Japanese Method Based On The Same Traditional Chinese Medicine Concepts As
Acupuncture *Energy Flows In The Body Through Streams Called Channels Or Meridians.
Acupuncturists Use Needles At Specific Points To Balance The Flow Of Energy; Shiatsu
Practitioners Use Their Fingers, Thumbs, Forearms, Elbows, And Even Their Knees And Feet.
9. Who Is Generally Recognized As The Father Of Modern Western Medicine?
a. Galen
b. Celsus
c. Rhazes
