Which of these is false about the application of cold in massage therapy?
A. It increases metabolism.
B. It provides analgesia.
C. It reduces fever.
D. It reduces bleeding and swelling.
A. It increases metabolism
The theory that massage works by blocking the transmission of pain stimu...
Which of these is false about the application of cold in massage therapy?
A. It increases metabolism.
B. It provides analgesia.
C. It reduces fever.
D. It reduces bleeding and swelling. correct answersA. It increases metabolism
The theory that massage works by blocking the transmission of pain stimuli by activating large nerve
fibers called which of the following?
A. Gate-Control theory
B. Noxious control theory
C. Relaxation theory
D. Massage theory correct answersA. Gate-Control theory
The vibration or shaking of the body to achieve relaxation is called which of the following?
A. Percussion
B. Friction
C. Petrissage
D. Oscillation correct answersOscillation
As a massage therapist about to administer cold therapy to a patient, which health condition should you
withhold therapy?
A. Shoulder pain
,B. Cardiac disorder
C. A sprained wrist
D. A mild forearm burn correct answersB. Cardiac disorder
When massaging an athlete, which of the following does a massage therapist need to know to improve
the athlete's performance?
A. Marital status
B. Religion
C. Biomechanics of the sport
D. Athlete's drinking habits correct answersC. Biomechanics of the sport
In general, the geriatric population includes people of which of the following age groups?
A. Greater than 50
B. Less than 70
C. 65 years and older
D. 45 years and older correct answersC. 65 years and older
Which of the following changes does not occur in the aging or geriatric population?
A. Connective tissue becomes more pliable.
B. Skin becomes thinner.
C. Bones are prone to fractures.
D. Muscle tissue diminishes correct answersA. Connective tissue becomes more pliable.
Which of the following tissues are resistant to strong compressive loads?
A. Tendons
, B. Muscles
C. Neurons
D. Blood vessels correct answersA. Tendons
You are about to massage a 68-year-old man. Which of the following precautions should you take to
prevent injuries?
A. Massage only with balsam oil.
B. Massage only while patient is seated.
C. Administer a sauna session before commencing the massage.
D. Use lighter pressure. correct answersD. Use lighter pressure
Which of the following age groups is defined as toddlers?
A. From birth to the first year of life
B. From ages 1 to 5
C. The first month of life
D. From ages 1 to 3 correct answersD. From ages 1 to 3
Which of the following is necessary for massage in people 18 years and younger?
A. Spinal adjustment
B. Specific informed parental consent
C. Use of an anesthetic gel
D. The patient being fully clothed correct answersB. Specific informed parental consent
Joint movement where the massage therapist moves the joint without assistance from the patient is
called which of the following?
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