Massage Therapy: Principles And Practice
Author: By Susan G. Salvo
7th Edition
,Table of Contents
UNIT ONE FOUNDATIONS FOR PRACTICE, COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATIVE METHODS, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES
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
UNIT TWO ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, KINESIOLOGY, AND PATHOLOGY
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.
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 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
Correct 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
Correct 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
Correct 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
Correct 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