MASSAGE THERAPY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

MASSAGE THERAPY FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Massage Therapy - CORRECT ANSWERS A relaxation technique; the manipulation of skin,
muscles, ligaments and connective tissue for the purpose of releasing muscle tension and
increasing physical comfort of musculature and surrounding joints.



American Massage Therapy Association - CORRECT ANSWERS The governing body that
accredits massage therapy schools and certifies graduates in massage therapy.



Shiatsu - CORRECT ANSWERS A type of massage, also known as acupressure, in which
pressure is placed on various points (tsubos) to release blocked energy and thus promote
relaxation.



Tsubos - CORRECT ANSWERS The specific point on the meridian that is used in
acupressure to release tension.



Swedish massage - CORRECT ANSWERS The most common and well-known type of
massage in the Western culture that uses a variety of hand motions (e.g. kneading, stroking,
and karate-type chops) to relieve the tension for muscle tissue, often expressed as knots.



Effeurage - CORRECT ANSWERS The first of five progressive steps/hand maneuvers in the
Swedish massage that consists of long strokes along the length of the muscle tissue.



Petrissage - CORRECT ANSWERS The second of five progressive steps/hand maneuvers in
the Swedish massage that consists of a series of rolls, rings and squeezes made by the fingertips
or the palm of the hand.