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Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition
By Susan G. Salvo
(All Chapters 1-30, 100% verified Answers with Rationales)
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, 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 —
1
2. The Therapeutic Relationship: Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries — 15
3. Tools of the Trade: Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, and the Massage
Environment — 42
4. Career Longevity: Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care — 56
Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy — 74
5. Massage Therapy Research — 88
6. Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping — 115
7. Massage Techniques, Mobilizations, Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and Contraindications — 136
8. Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions, Disinfection Procedures, and Emergency
Preparedness — 179
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9. Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments, Documentation, Informed Consent,
Treatment Planning, and Referrals — 201
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10. Special Populations: Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Aging Adults, and
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Those With Visual, Hearing, and Mobility Impairments — 226
11. Hydrotherapy: Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures — 256
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12. Foot Reflexology: Principles and Practice — 274
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13. Clinical Massage: Pain Theories and Pain Management, Clinical Assessments, and Clinical Application Methods — 284
Seated Massage: Principles and Practice — 318
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14. Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, and Ayurvedic Principles — 327
15. Business Practices: Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development, Accounting, and Planning — 362
UNIT TWO: Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pathology
18. Introduction to the Human Body: Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body Compass — 383
19. Skeletal System: Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries — 411
20. Muscular System: Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries — 438
21. Kinesiology — 460
22. Integumentary System: Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries — 605
23. Nervous System: Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries — 624
24. Endocrine System and Pathologies — 657
25. Reproductive System: Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders — 673
26. Cardiovascular System: Pathologies and Disorders — 689
27. Lymphatic System: Pathologies and Conditions — 714
28. Respiratory System: Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders — 728
29. Digestive System: Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders — 744
30. Urinary System: Pathologies and Disorders — 762
,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
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Massage therapy the manipulation of soft tissue using compression and
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decompression/traction for clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes or for wellness and
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self-care purposes.
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2. Which origin for the word massage is Greek?
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a. Mashesh
b. Masso
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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
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b. Nei Ching
c. Ayur-Veda
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d. Corpus Hippocraticum
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ANSWER: B
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At the time of Hwang Ti, various ideas and beliefs were compiled under the name of the
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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
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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
Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition
By Susan G. Salvo
(All Chapters 1-30, 100% verified Answers with Rationales)
cy
er
M
rt
pe
Ex
, 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 —
1
2. The Therapeutic Relationship: Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries — 15
3. Tools of the Trade: Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, and the Massage
Environment — 42
4. Career Longevity: Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care — 56
Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy — 74
5. Massage Therapy Research — 88
6. Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping — 115
7. Massage Techniques, Mobilizations, Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and Contraindications — 136
8. Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions, Disinfection Procedures, and Emergency
Preparedness — 179
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9. Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments, Documentation, Informed Consent,
Treatment Planning, and Referrals — 201
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10. Special Populations: Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Aging Adults, and
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Those With Visual, Hearing, and Mobility Impairments — 226
11. Hydrotherapy: Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures — 256
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12. Foot Reflexology: Principles and Practice — 274
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13. Clinical Massage: Pain Theories and Pain Management, Clinical Assessments, and Clinical Application Methods — 284
Seated Massage: Principles and Practice — 318
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14. Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, and Ayurvedic Principles — 327
15. Business Practices: Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development, Accounting, and Planning — 362
UNIT TWO: Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pathology
18. Introduction to the Human Body: Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body Compass — 383
19. Skeletal System: Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries — 411
20. Muscular System: Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries — 438
21. Kinesiology — 460
22. Integumentary System: Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries — 605
23. Nervous System: Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries — 624
24. Endocrine System and Pathologies — 657
25. Reproductive System: Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders — 673
26. Cardiovascular System: Pathologies and Disorders — 689
27. Lymphatic System: Pathologies and Conditions — 714
28. Respiratory System: Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders — 728
29. Digestive System: Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders — 744
30. Urinary System: Pathologies and Disorders — 762
,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
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Massage therapy the manipulation of soft tissue using compression and
er
decompression/traction for clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes or for wellness and
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self-care purposes.
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2. Which origin for the word massage is Greek?
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a. Mashesh
b. Masso
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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
cy
b. Nei Ching
c. Ayur-Veda
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d. Corpus Hippocraticum
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ANSWER: B
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At the time of Hwang Ti, various ideas and beliefs were compiled under the name of the
pe
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
Ex
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
