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What is the primary purpose of myofascial release?
What is the primary purpose of myofascial release?
- To treat areas typically treated with acupuncture needles
- To decrease temporomandibular joint pain
- To restore normal range of motion and treat chronic pain (correct)
- To control postmastectomy lymphedema
What is the recommended duration of a manual lymphatic drainage session?
What is the recommended duration of a manual lymphatic drainage session?
- 90 minutes to 2 hours
- 60 to 90 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes (correct)
- 30 to 45 minutes
What is the term for digital pressure performed in a circular motion to treat areas typically treated with acupuncture needles?
What is the term for digital pressure performed in a circular motion to treat areas typically treated with acupuncture needles?
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Acupressure (correct)
- Myofascial release
- Shiatsu
What is the Japanese type of body work based on acupuncture?
What is the Japanese type of body work based on acupuncture?
Where is the massage first performed in manual lymphatic drainage?
Where is the massage first performed in manual lymphatic drainage?
What is the condition that manual lymphatic drainage was originally developed to control?
What is the condition that manual lymphatic drainage was originally developed to control?
What was the initial target group for this technique?
What was the initial target group for this technique?
What is the direction of stroking movements in this technique?
What is the direction of stroking movements in this technique?
What is the main purpose of the gravity eliminated position in this technique?
What is the main purpose of the gravity eliminated position in this technique?
What is a contraindication for this technique?
What is a contraindication for this technique?
What is the sequence of massage strokes in this technique?
What is the sequence of massage strokes in this technique?
What is one of the conditions that can be treated with this technique?
What is one of the conditions that can be treated with this technique?
Who is acknowledged as the founder of modern day massage techniques?
Who is acknowledged as the founder of modern day massage techniques?
In what period of European history was massage therapy discouraged by the Church?
In what period of European history was massage therapy discouraged by the Church?
What is one of the physiological effects of massage therapy when performed properly?
What is one of the physiological effects of massage therapy when performed properly?
What is the purpose of massage therapy according to the definition?
What is the purpose of massage therapy according to the definition?
What is the result of massage therapy on mechanical pain?
What is the result of massage therapy on mechanical pain?
Which ancient civilizations were known to practice massage therapy?
Which ancient civilizations were known to practice massage therapy?
What is one of the ways therapeutic massage can reduce mechanical pain?
What is one of the ways therapeutic massage can reduce mechanical pain?
What is a result of deep friction or vigorous massage on the cardiovascular system?
What is a result of deep friction or vigorous massage on the cardiovascular system?
What is a psychological effect of therapeutic massage?
What is a psychological effect of therapeutic massage?
What is a mechanical effect of massage on the skin?
What is a mechanical effect of massage on the skin?
What is a result of massage on soft-tissue adhesions or restrictions?
What is a result of massage on soft-tissue adhesions or restrictions?
What is an effect of therapeutic massage on pain?
What is an effect of therapeutic massage on pain?
What is the primary purpose of the 'tapping' technique in percussive therapy?
What is the primary purpose of the 'tapping' technique in percussive therapy?
What is the definition of friction in the context of massage therapy?
What is the definition of friction in the context of massage therapy?
What is the goal of cross-friction massage?
What is the goal of cross-friction massage?
What is the name of the treatment method that combines gentle hands-on tissue work and reintegration of movement through re-education and relaxation exercises?
What is the name of the treatment method that combines gentle hands-on tissue work and reintegration of movement through re-education and relaxation exercises?
What is the primary benefit of 'cupping' in percussive therapy?
What is the primary benefit of 'cupping' in percussive therapy?
What is the direction of pressure applied in cross-friction massage?
What is the direction of pressure applied in cross-friction massage?