Deck 17: Therapeutic Massage

Question 1

Which is an accurate statement regarding self-myofascial release?

A) The athlete should start with a high-density foam roller.
B) The athlete should roll perpendicular to the muscle fiber direction.
C) The athlete should hold a location of hypersensitivity for a maximum of 30 seconds.
D) Self-myofascial release should be done only once a week due to resulting soreness.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The active release technique of myofascial release can be very painful and should be limited to glides per treatment,with a minimum of __hours between treatments.

A) 3; 48
B) 5; 72
C) 2; 24
D) 4; 12

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which are goals of a deep stroking effleurage? Select all that apply.

A) Elongate muscle
B) Promote movement of fluid through veins and lymph vessels
C) Encourage blood flow
D) Stimulate sensory nerves
E) Promote relaxation

Answer 3

A,B

Question 4

What are the different types of trigger points? Select all that apply.

A) Myofascial
B) Cutaneous
C) Fascial
D) Ligamentous
E) Tendinous

Question 5

What is the most fundamental form of myofascial release?

A) J-stroke
B) Focused stretching
C) Skin rolling
D) Diagonal release

Question 6

What describes the proper procedure when performing the active assistive technique of "sports massage"?

A) Distal to proximal and parallel to the muscle fibers
B) Distal to proximal and perpendicular to the muscle fibers
C) Proximal to distal and parallel to the muscle fibers
D) Proximal to distal and perpendicular to the muscle fibers

Question 7

Which form of massage is described as a stroking of the skin?

A) Effleurage
B) Petrissage
C) Friction massage
D) Myofascial release

Question 8

What type of massage uses the thumbs or fingertips to stroke the tissue from opposite directions while targeting the underlying tissue structure to treat trigger points,tendinitis,or postsurgical scars?

A) Transverse friction massage
B) Circular friction massage
C) Sports massage
D) Active release technique of myofascial release

Question 9

When performing ischemic compression,the amount of pressure applied should be determined by the patient's tolerance.On a scale of 1 to 10,what level should not be exceeded?

A) 7 or 8
B) 10
C) 8 or 9
D) 6 or 7

Question 10

Which basic massage stroke is typically applied to increase blood flow and provide systemic invigoration of tissues?

A) Neuromuscular stroke
B) Tapotement
C) Vibration
D) Active assisted

Question 11

Which modality is considered one of the oldest healing techniques?

A) Massage
B) Moist heat pack
C) Traction
D) Ice

Question 12

What type of effleurage stroke encourages blood flow and stimulates the tissues?

A) Light strokes
B) Rapid strokes
C) Deep strokes
D) Slow strokes

Question 13

Which of the following accurately describes a general form of myofascial release application?

A) Stabilize distal portion with one hand while applying a stretch with the other.
B) Pull the tissues in opposite directions.
C) Use the patient's body weight to stabilize the extremity while a transverse stretch is applied.
D) Stabilize the superior with one hand while stretching with the other.

Question 14

Which of the following is an indication for the use of friction massage and not petrissage?

A) Chronic conditions
B) Areas of multiple muscles
C) Superficial muscles
D) Realignment of scar tissue

Question 15

In general,massage is an effective treatment for what conditions? Select all that apply.

A) Reduce muscle spasm
B) Promote relaxation
C) Improve blood flow
D) Increase venous drainage
E) Increase cellular metabolism

Question 16

"Sports massage" is a broad term that is used to describe the combination of what massage techniques?

A) Effleurage and petrissage
B) Petrissage and friction massage
C) Effleurage and friction massage
D) Effleurage,petrissage,and friction massage

Question 17

Petrissage includes what actions? Select all that apply.

A) Lifting
B) Kneading
C) Rolling
D) Pulling
E) Tapping

Question 18

Which of the following is an indication for the use of therapeutic massage?

A) Active inflammation
B) Area of sensory deficit
C) Hematoma
D) Pain-spasm cycle

Question 19

Which of the following are contraindications to the use of therapeutic massage? Select all that apply.

A) Varicose veins
B) Thrombophlebitis
C) Arteriosclerosis
D) Decreased range of motion
E) Reduced lymphatic return

Question 20

Due to the possibility of misuse,many states require what type of regulation for massage therapists?

A) Licensure
B) Certification
C) Registration
D) No regulation is required.