Exam (elaborations) History of Massage; MASSAGE THERAPY

Exam (elaborations) History of Massage; MASSAGE THERAPY Chapter 01: History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era, and Professional Societies, Organizations, and Associations Salvo: Massage Therapy, 6th 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 masser. 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.