MASSAGE THERAPY; PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 7TH
08/29/2025
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Massage Therapy; Principles and Practice 7th edition
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,MASSAGE THERAPY; PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 7TH
08/29/2025
EDITION
Chapter 01: History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional Societies,
Organizations, and Associations. .................................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 02: The Therapeutic Relationship: Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries.............................. 13
Chapter 03: Tools of the Trade: Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, and the
Massage Environment .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Chapter 04: Career Longevity: Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care ....................................................................... 33
Chapter 05: Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy ........................................................................... 45
Chapter 06: Massage Therapy Research .................................................................................................................... 55
Chapter 07: Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping ............................................................................... 61
Chapter 08: Massage Techniques, Mobilizations and Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and Contraindications .. 72
Chapter 09: Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions, Disinfection
Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness ................................................................................................................ 85
Chapter 10: Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments, Documentation,
Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, and Referrals ........................................................................................... 96
Chapter 11: Special Populations: Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants, Children,
Adolescents, Aging Adults, and Those with Visual, Hearing, and Mobility Impairment..................................... 108
Chapter 12: Hydrotherapy: Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures ................................ 119
Chapter 13: Foot Reflexology: Principles and Practice ........................................................................................... 130
Chapter 14: Clinical Massage: Pain Theories & Pain Management, Clinical Assessments, Clinical Application
Methods, Sports Massage & Working with Athletics, Soft Tissue Injuries........................................................... 135
Chapter 15: Seated Massage: Principles and Practice ............................................................................................. 150
Chapter 16: Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, and Chakras ............... 154
Chapter 17: Business Practices: Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development, Accounting, and
Planning....................................................................................................................................................................... 166
Chapter 18: Introduction to the Human Body: Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body Compass ....... 178
Chapter 19: Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries........................................................................ 192
Chapter 20: Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries ..................................................................... 202
Chapter 21: Kinesiology ............................................................................................................................................. 213
Chapter 21: Kinesiology ............................................................................................................................................. 214
Chapter 22: Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries.......................................................... 262
Chapter 23: Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries ....................................................................... 271
Chapter 24: Endocrine System and Pathologies ...................................................................................................... 289
Chapter 25: Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders ......................................................... 300
Chapter 26: Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, and Disorders .......................................................................... 312
Chapter 27: Lymphatic System, Pathologies, and Conditions ................................................................................ 324
Chapter 28: Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders............................................................ 332
Chapter 29: Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders ............................................................. 341
Chapter 30: Urinary System, Pathologies, and Disorders ....................................................................................... 350
,MASSAGE THERAPY; PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 7TH
08/29/2025
EDITION
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
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.
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 masser.
3. When was 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 rubbing.
4. The first written records of massage date back to 3000 BCE in which country?
a. India
b. China
c. Egypt
d. Greece
ANS: B
Written records regarding the practice of massage go back to 3000 BCE in China.
, MASSAGE THERAPY; PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 7TH
08/29/2025
EDITION
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?
08/29/2025
EDITION
Complete Test Bank_
Massage Therapy; Principles and Practice 7th edition
(Susan salvo)All chapters 1-30 (Q&A) latest 2025 complete A+ graded
T T
E E
S S
T T
B B
A A
N N
K K
,MASSAGE THERAPY; PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 7TH
08/29/2025
EDITION
Chapter 01: History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional Societies,
Organizations, and Associations. .................................................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 02: The Therapeutic Relationship: Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries.............................. 13
Chapter 03: Tools of the Trade: Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, and the
Massage Environment .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Chapter 04: Career Longevity: Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care ....................................................................... 33
Chapter 05: Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy ........................................................................... 45
Chapter 06: Massage Therapy Research .................................................................................................................... 55
Chapter 07: Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping ............................................................................... 61
Chapter 08: Massage Techniques, Mobilizations and Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and Contraindications .. 72
Chapter 09: Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions, Disinfection
Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness ................................................................................................................ 85
Chapter 10: Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments, Documentation,
Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, and Referrals ........................................................................................... 96
Chapter 11: Special Populations: Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants, Children,
Adolescents, Aging Adults, and Those with Visual, Hearing, and Mobility Impairment..................................... 108
Chapter 12: Hydrotherapy: Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures ................................ 119
Chapter 13: Foot Reflexology: Principles and Practice ........................................................................................... 130
Chapter 14: Clinical Massage: Pain Theories & Pain Management, Clinical Assessments, Clinical Application
Methods, Sports Massage & Working with Athletics, Soft Tissue Injuries........................................................... 135
Chapter 15: Seated Massage: Principles and Practice ............................................................................................. 150
Chapter 16: Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, and Chakras ............... 154
Chapter 17: Business Practices: Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development, Accounting, and
Planning....................................................................................................................................................................... 166
Chapter 18: Introduction to the Human Body: Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body Compass ....... 178
Chapter 19: Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries........................................................................ 192
Chapter 20: Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries ..................................................................... 202
Chapter 21: Kinesiology ............................................................................................................................................. 213
Chapter 21: Kinesiology ............................................................................................................................................. 214
Chapter 22: Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries.......................................................... 262
Chapter 23: Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries ....................................................................... 271
Chapter 24: Endocrine System and Pathologies ...................................................................................................... 289
Chapter 25: Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders ......................................................... 300
Chapter 26: Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, and Disorders .......................................................................... 312
Chapter 27: Lymphatic System, Pathologies, and Conditions ................................................................................ 324
Chapter 28: Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders............................................................ 332
Chapter 29: Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders ............................................................. 341
Chapter 30: Urinary System, Pathologies, and Disorders ....................................................................................... 350
,MASSAGE THERAPY; PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 7TH
08/29/2025
EDITION
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
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.
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 masser.
3. When was 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 rubbing.
4. The first written records of massage date back to 3000 BCE in which country?
a. India
b. China
c. Egypt
d. Greece
ANS: B
Written records regarding the practice of massage go back to 3000 BCE in China.
, MASSAGE THERAPY; PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE 7TH
08/29/2025
EDITION
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?
