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Massage therapy principles and practice
7th edition salvo
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,TABLE OF CONTENT

1 History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional Societies,
Organizations, and Associations
2 The Therapeutic Relationship: Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries
3 Tools of the Trade: Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy, Essential
Oils, and the Massage Environment
4 Career Longevity: Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care
5 Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy
6 Massage Therapy Research
7 Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping
8 Massage Techniques, Mobilizations, Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and
Contraindications
9 Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions,
Disinfection Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness
10 Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments,
Documentation, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, and Referrals
11 Special Populations: Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants, Children,
Adolescents, Aging Adults, and Those With Visual, Hearing, and Mobility Impairments
12 Hydrotherapy: Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures
13 Foot Reflexology: Principles and Practice
14 Clinical Massage: Pain Theories and Pain Management, Clinical Assessments, and
Clinical Application Methods
15 Seated Massage: Principles and Practice
16 Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, and Ayurvedic Principles
17 Business Practices: Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development,
Accounting, and Planning
18 Introduction to the Human Body: Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body
Compass
19 Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries
20 Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries
21 Kinesiology
22 Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries
23 Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries
24 Endocrine System and Pathologies

,25 Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders
26 Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, and Disorders
27 Lymphatic System, Pathologies, and Conditions
28 Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders
29 Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders
30 Urinary System, Pathologies, and Disorders

, Chapter 01: History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era, and
Professional Societies, Organizations, and Associations
Salvo: Massage Therapy, 7th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which method is defined as manual manipulation of soft tissue using pressure and
traction for therapeutic, palliative, and recreational purposes?
a.
Acupuncture
b.
Ayurveda
c. Polarity
therapy
d. Massage
therapy

ANS: D
Massage therapy is as a method of manipulating soft tissue using pressure and
traction for therapeutic, palliative, and recreational purposes.

2. Which origin for the word massage is Greek?
a.
Mashesh
b. Masso
c.
Masser d.
Makeh

ANS: 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 TE S
masser.
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3. When is the earliest the term massage was used by most European-based
cultures?
a. 1600s
b. 1700s
c. 1800s
d.
1900s

ANS: 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 simply rubbing.

4. The first written records of massage date back to 3000 BC in which country?
a.
India
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