Techniques 1Q Quiz 3

Front 1

what is another word for cupping?

Back 1

clapping

Front 2

reflex percussion is one of the forms of percussion

Back 2

true

Front 3

several massage procedures are said to produce reflex effects.
Name 3 of them.

Back 3

very light shaking
percussion
vibration

Front 4

which procedures are good for sclerosis?

Back 4

vibration and
hacking of the spine

Hint 4

sclerosis is a condition in which a tissue has become hard (usu. an overgrowth of fibrous tissue)

Front 5

what type of friction is sedative?

Back 5

centrifugal

Front 6

Describe lateral vibration.

Back 6

the palm or the fingertips applied to the surface
and vibration is done laterally to and fro
at the rate of 6-10 times per second.

Front 7

does vibration decrease or increase circulation?

Back 7

increases circulation

Front 8

for deep vibration, is the therapists hand bent or extended (straight)

Back 8

extended (straight)

Front 9

which one does Kellogg say is the most valuable of all the vibratory movements?

Back 9

deep vibration

Front 10

what areas of the body would you do spatting?

Back 10

spatting is applicable to most parts of the body

Front 11

what areas of the body would you do tapping?

Back 11

head and chest

Front 12

what areas of the body would you do cupping or clapping on?

Back 12

fleshy parts when strong surface stimulation is desired

Front 13

what areas of the body would you do hacking on?

Back 13

usually on the chest, spine, and head,
but can be done on any part of the body.

Front 14

what areas of the body would you do beating on?

Back 14

lower part of the back and fleshy portion of the thighs

Front 15

what part of your hands is used for beating?

Back 15

fists

Front 16

what part of your hands is used in hacking?

Back 16

the ulnar border of the hand only

Front 17

what part of you hands is used for cupping?

Back 17

the whole hand is used, but the palmar surface is "cupped"

Front 18

what part of your hands is used for spatting?

Back 18

the palmar surface of the extended fingers held rigid.

Front 19

what part of your hands is used for tapping?

Back 19

just the pads of your fingertips.

Front 20

which vibration technique is especially applicable to the extremities and the head?

Back 20

shaking

Front 21

where would you use lateral vibration?

Back 21

fingertips - head & joints,
palm - abdomen & pelvis

Front 22

where would you do superficial vibration?

Back 22

anywhere on the body

Front 23

where would you do shaking?

Back 23

mainly on the head and extremities

Front 24

where would you use knuckle vibration?

Back 24

abdomen, lateral thigh, and back

Front 25

where would you use deep vibration?

Back 25

abdomen or fleshy areas to affect deep tissues

Front 26

where would you use digital vibration?

Back 26

any part of the body

Front 27

which technique does Kellogg say is the most valuable?

Back 27

friction

Front 28

which technique does Kellogg say is the most stimulating?

Back 28

vibration

Front 29

which technique does Kellogg say is the most important?

Back 29

deep kneading

Front 30

of the 6 vibration procedures, which ones does the hand travel,
or move as it is vibrating the body part?

Back 30

knuckle
superficial

Front 31

what is the rate of movement for lateral vibration?

Back 31

6-10 per second

Front 32

what does a short light application of percussion produce in the superficial vessels?

Back 32

spasm in the superficial vessels

Front 33

what does strong percussion or a prolonged application of light blows give rise to?

Back 33

dilation of the surface vessels
(it may even produce paralysis of the blood vessels)

Front 34

what might produce paralysis of the blood vessels?

Back 34

strong percussion or a prolonged application of light blows.

Front 35

the direct application of ___ (what technique) to ____ (what body area)
is one of the most powerful means of stimulating the vasomotor centers
and the nutritive functions of the viscera that are controlled by the splanchnics?

Back 35

percussion
spine

Front 36

which 2 forms of percussion are the most
effective at influencing the functions of the
viscera of the trunk and the genital organs?

Back 36

hacking and beating

Front 37

which type of massage is useful when the stimulation of the skin is desired;
in any case that there is functional inactivity of the skin?

Back 37

percussion

Front 38

name 3 things that percussion has a favorable influence over?

Back 38

sciatica
lumbago
coldness of the extremities

Hint 38

sciatic nerve;
painful muscular rheumatism in the lumbar region;
extrrrrrrrrremities

Front 39

what can be done for passive congestion of the liver and spleen?

Back 39

percussion over the region of these organs

Front 40

what can be done for constipation?

Back 40

percussion may be applied over the abdomen to stimulate peristalsis,
and over the sacrum to stimulate lower bowel activity

Hint 40

_____ may be applied ______ to stimulate peristalsis, and over the _______ to stimulate lower bowel activity

Front 41

what procedure can be applied over the abdomen to stimulate peristalsis?

Back 41

percussion

Front 42

where would you use percussion in order to stimulate lower bowel activity?

Back 42

over the sacrum

Front 43

what procedure (AND WHERE) would be valuable in atony (muscle weakness) of the bladder and impotence of sterility from loss of sexual vigor?

Back 43

beating of the sacrum

Front 44

what would hacking of the chest be helpful for? (3)

Back 44

pneumonia,
adhesions from chronic pleurisy,
promoting absorption in cases of
serous effusion into the pleural cavity

Front 45

what is the definition (description) of percussion?

Back 45

consisting of blows by two hands in alternation with the movement from a flexible wrist. The hand should strike the body transversely with relation to the muscle

Front 46

percussion with palmer surface
of the extended fingers held rigid

Back 46

spatting

Front 47

The whole hand is employed, the palmar
surface being shaped as to entrap the air
as it comes in contact with the skin.

Back 47

clapping or cupping

Front 48

The ulnar border of the hand alone
comes in contact with the skin.

Back 48

hacking

Front 49

The body is struck by the palmer
surface of the half closed fist

Back 49

beating

Front 50

what are 2 other words for percussion?

Back 50

clapotement
tapotement

Front 51

which percussion technique is most often used when the surface is cold?

Back 51

spatting

Front 52

which percussion technique is used on fleshy parts
when strong surface stimulation is desired?

Back 52

clapping or cupping

Front 53

what is the rate of movement for stroking?

Back 53

1 to 2 inches per second

Front 54

what is the definition of stroking?

Back 54

touch combined with motion

Front 55

what is the physiological effect of light pressure on a nerve trunk?

Back 55

stimulating

Front 56

what pressure should be used when applying nerve compression in cases of paralysis?

Back 56

light & intermittant (stimulating)

Front 57

what is a motor point?

Back 57

the point where the motor nerve enters the muscle

Front 58

name 3 therapeutic applications of pressure

Back 58

diminish swelling
diminish congestion
relieve pain

Front 59

what kind of stroking of the feet will give relief from sleeplessness?

Back 59

palmar

Front 60

digital stroking with the fingertips is mostly used for what parts/areas of the body?

Back 60

forehead
spine

Front 61

gentle stroking of the forehead gives relief of what?

Back 61

sleeplessness

Front 62

Who is credited with bringing massage to fellow
physicians as a form of medical treatment?

Back 62

Dr. Johann Mezger of Holland

Front 63

Who introduced the Swedish movement system to the US in 1856?

Back 63

Charles and George Taylor

Front 64

what is the definition of vibration?

Back 64

fine vibratory or shaking movements
communicated to the body through
the hand of the therapist

Front 65

Vibration is useful when _____ is required.

Back 65

stimulation

Front 66

which type of vibration is especially applicable to the extremities and the head?

Back 66

shaking

Front 67

several massage procedures are said to produce reflex effects.
Name at least 3 of these procedures.

Back 67

very light stroking
percussion
vibration

Front 68

what is the definition of petrissage?

Back 68

a form of deep kneading
where the muscular structures are grasped by the hand,
as a baker grasps a mass of dough

Front 69

define rolling

Back 69

tissues are compressed against the deep underlying bone structures,
the pressure used should be with considerable firmness
to prevent the hand from slipping upon the skin surface
200-400 per minute