Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork Application

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Promoting joint flexibility is one of the main purposes of:

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Friction

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What could tapotement of the thoracic area do in the case of a client with pneumonia?

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Increase Expectoration

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What techniques is the western version of acupressure and shiatsu?

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Trigger-point therapy

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When assessing the current condition of a client, what is the main reason for observing the client's gait?

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It shows distortion during movement

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Exercise is considered one of the best pain reducers because it:

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Causes an endrophin release

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Which diagnostic tool in western medicine provides the most detailed view of any of the body's tissues?

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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What technique is most frequently used to enhance the level of relaxation during a massage?

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Visualization

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what modalities is most often used by nurses and is practiced with the hands above the body?

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Therapeutic touch

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How does massage promote pain relief?

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It can stimulate an endorphine release.

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the technique of kneading is performed by:

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lifting, grasping, rolling, and compresing muscles

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what are the main therapeutic effects of petrissage?

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Rehabilitation of weak muscles and drawing blood to the area

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Hydrostatic effect is defined as:

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Fluid movement from one area of the body to another

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What techniques is the western version of acupressure and shiatsu?

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Trigger-point therapy

Front 14

When assessing the current condition of a client, what is the main reason for observing the client's gait?

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It shows distortion during movement

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Exercise is considered one of the best pain reducers because it:

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Causes an endrophin release

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Which diagnostic tool in western medicine provides the most detailed view of any of the body's tissues?

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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What technique is most frequently used to enhance the level of relaxation during a massage?

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Visualization

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What modality is most often used by nurses and is practiced with the hands above the body?

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Therapeutic touch

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How does massage promote pain relief?

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It can stimulate and endorphin release

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the technique of kneading is performed by:

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Lifting, grasping, rolling, and compressing muscles

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What are the main therapeutic effects of petrissage?

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Rehabilitation of weak muscles and drawing blood to the area

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Hydrostatic effect is defined as:

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Fluid movement from one area of the body to the another

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Essential oils are defined and derived from which of the following sources?

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Extracted liquids from plants

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Cryotherapy initially induces which localized circulatory condition?

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Vasoconstriction

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What is the recommened treatment program for an elderly client compared with an average client?

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Shorter, more frequent massages

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what contributes to stress reduction during a massage?

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Reduction of sympathetic activity

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Massage can reduce pain by:

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affecting the processing of noxious

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the main focus of sport massage is:

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Performance

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Why do contracted muscles relax after a massage?

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Mechanical effect on muscle tone

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What is the most important effect in the use of hydrotherapy?

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Thermal changes to promote circulation

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The stretching technique called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation uses:

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isometric contraction with resistence

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For a pregnant client, it is important to place a pillow under her right hip when she is in the supine position because the pillow:

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relieves pressure on the inferior vena cava

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A client rotating the head as far as possible to the left is an example of:

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Active movement

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What condition is the use of heat in hydrtherapy contraindicated?

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Inflammation

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Why is it important to explain the draping procedure to the client?

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It adds to the clients confidence and privacy and prevents embarrassment

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Yoga involves:

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stretching and exercising for attaining physical, mental, and emotional control and well being

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Hypovolemic shock is:

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A condition that results from loss of blood or bloody fluids

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The most important effect in the use of hydrotherapy is the:

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thermal effect

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For what type of burn is immersion in cold water contraindicated?

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Third-degree burn

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What techniques that promotes relaxation is most widely used in massage therapy?

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visualization

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Which of the following techniques immediately reduces the intensity of deep tissue massage?

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Vibration

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What best decribes passive joint movement?

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The therapist performs the movement with no help from the client.

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What technique is described as a vigorous, rhythmic movement?

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Friction

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Ylang ylang is an essential oil that is primarily used for which purpose?

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As a perfume