Question 1

Which techniques is most commonly used during seated massage?&#10;A) Trigger point therapy&#10;B) Superficial friction&#10;C) Ballistic stretching&#10;D) Compression

Accepted Answer

Compression is one of the most commonly used massage techniques during seated massage.

Question 2

At what angle should the face rest frame be tilted to work the base of the skull and neck?&#10;A) 30 degrees&#10;B) 45 degrees&#10;C) 90 degrees&#10;D) 180 degrees

Accepted Answer

To work the base of the skull and neck, tilt the face rest frame forward until the neck is flexed approximately 45 degrees.

Question 3

Palmer introduced seated massage to the corporate world in which timeframe?&#10;A) 1900s&#10;B) 1950s&#10;C) 1980s&#10;D) 1990s

Accepted Answer

Palmer introduced seated massage to the corporate world in the early 1980s.

Question 4

Which procedure should be done in between chair massage clients?&#10;A) Disinfect the chair fabric&#10;B) Lower the chair&#10;C) Take the chair down&#10;D) Cover the chair with the bag

Accepted Answer

On completion of all interactions with the client, wash and dry your hands, disinfect the chair fabric, write your progress notes, take a few deep breaths, and get ready for the next client.

Question 5

If the area where seated massage is performed is noisy, what method can the client use when he or she experiences pain during the massage?&#10;A) Speak loudly&#10;B) Raise a hand&#10;C) Nod the head&#10;D) Shrug the shoulders

Accepted Answer

The area where seated massage is performed may be noisy. Consider establishing a nonverbal communication method before beginning the massage. For example, ask the client to raise a hand if they are experiencing discomfort from the massage technique, which will be responded to immediately.

Question 6

After the client has been positioned comfortably, what should the therapist do right before starting the actual massage?&#10;A) Move the carrying bag out of the way&#10;B) Remove the arm rest cover&#10;C) Wash own hands&#10;D) Sanitize the chair

Accepted Answer

After adjustments to the chair have been made for the client's comfort, the massage therapist should wash and dry his or her hands before the massage begins.

Question 7

Which component is unnecessary during seated massage?&#10;A) Pressure&#10;B) Lubricant&#10;C) Sanitation&#10;D) Communication

Accepted Answer

Seated massage does not require massage lubricants and sessions are typically brief (5 to 15 minutes), but can last up to 30 minutes.

Question 8

Palmer blended techniques from which traditional Japanese massage method?&#10;A) Aveda&#10;B) Amma&#10;C) Polarity&#10;D) Reflexology

Accepted Answer

Palmer's original method blended techniques from traditional Japanese-style massage called amma and European-style massage. It includes techniques such as acupressure, stretching and joint mobilizations, and percussion.

Question 9

For client safety, what should the therapist do before the client sits in the massage chair?&#10;A) Demonstrate and explain how to sit on the chair properly&#10;B) Have the client set up the massage chair before sitting in it&#10;C) Explain and demonstrate how to take the chair down after sitting&#10;D) Have the client explain how he or she would like to sit in the chair

Accepted Answer

Many clients are unsure of how to sit in the massage chair, and often sit on it backwards the first time. Therefore, before the client sits in the chair, demonstrate and explain how to sit in it properly.

Question 10

Which client body position ensures comfort?&#10;A) Hips are rotated&#10;B) Shoulders are dropped&#10;C) Neck is extended&#10;D) Back is slouched

Accepted Answer

For client comfort, be sure that the client's back is straight and that the shoulders are relaxed and not elevated.

Question 11

Which individual brought chair massage to prominence through his vision to make massage therapy convenient and affordable for anyone, anywhere, anytime?&#10;A) Harold Dull&#10;B) James Cyriax&#10;C) David Palmer&#10;D) Ken Robinson

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

In a 15 minute chair massage, which area of the body do clients typically want most of the time spent on?&#10;A) Legs&#10;B) Arms&#10;C) Back&#10;D) Scalp

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What is another term for chair massage?&#10;A) Ashiatsu&#10;B) Onsite massage&#10;C) Location massage&#10;D) Polarity

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

In one-handed communication about pain levels, what do five fingers raised represent?&#10;A) No pain&#10;B) Mild pain&#10;C) Moderate pain&#10;D) Severe pain

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Question 15

Which action should the therapist do before setting up the massage chair?&#10;A) Sanitize the chair fabric&#10;B) Adjust the chair to fit the client&#10;C) Place the face rest and arm rest covers on the chair&#10;D) Choose an area that allows movement completely around the chair

Accepted Answer

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Deck 15: Seated Massage: Principles and Practice