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What is the proper temperature for the massage room?
What is the proper temperature for the massage room?
What are the two most common methods of draping?
What are the two most common methods of draping?
Which type of draping involves using one full size flat sheet?
Which type of draping involves using one full size flat sheet?
What type of covering do male clients often use that fastens at the waist
What type of covering do male clients often use that fastens at the waist
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What things are NOT used as a body covering for clients that allows for the opening to be at the side of the body?
What things are NOT used as a body covering for clients that allows for the opening to be at the side of the body?
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What is NOT one of the standard massage positions?
What is NOT one of the standard massage positions?
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When the client is in prone position, where should the bolster be placed under?
When the client is in prone position, where should the bolster be placed under?
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Side Lying position works the best for what kind of people?
Side Lying position works the best for what kind of people?
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What does a massage chair provide as another alternative for a client to receive many of the health benefits of?
What does a massage chair provide as another alternative for a client to receive many of the health benefits of?
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When positioning a client face down, placing a support under the chest will take pressure off of what?
When positioning a client face down, placing a support under the chest will take pressure off of what?
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When a client is turning prone to supine, what should the practitioner make sure NOT to do.
When a client is turning prone to supine, what should the practitioner make sure NOT to do.
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In what part of the massage, after un-draping, should the practitioner keep in constant contact with the client's body throughout the rest of the massage?
In what part of the massage, after un-draping, should the practitioner keep in constant contact with the client's body throughout the rest of the massage?
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What does a sequence refer to in massage therapy?
What does a sequence refer to in massage therapy?
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Which type of massage generally only requires the client to change positions once or twice?
Which type of massage generally only requires the client to change positions once or twice?
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As a general rule, when performing a stroke or working on an area, how should you work?
As a general rule, when performing a stroke or working on an area, how should you work?
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After applying kneading to the tissues, what should be the next step?
After applying kneading to the tissues, what should be the next step?
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What does lightly and briefly rubbing your hands together with lubricant achieve?
What does lightly and briefly rubbing your hands together with lubricant achieve?
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When should you perform the back massage during a general body massage session?
When should you perform the back massage during a general body massage session?
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What is the immediate next step after reviewing your client schedule and deciding on materials during treatment room preparation?
What is the immediate next step after reviewing your client schedule and deciding on materials during treatment room preparation?
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After applying gliding from the wrist to the shoulder, what is the next step?
After applying gliding from the wrist to the shoulder, what is the next step?
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When massaging a client’s back, how should lubricant be applied?
When massaging a client’s back, how should lubricant be applied?
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When working on the posterior legs and buttocks, what should be used to apply compression to the hamstrings?
When working on the posterior legs and buttocks, what should be used to apply compression to the hamstrings?
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When massaging a scalp, a practitioner should NOT use this:
When massaging a scalp, a practitioner should NOT use this:
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When massaging the head and neck, what type of technique should be used to any tight or congested areas?
When massaging the head and neck, what type of technique should be used to any tight or congested areas?
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To complete the massage, the practitioner should lightly place their hands on what parts of the body and hold for several seconds?
To complete the massage, the practitioner should lightly place their hands on what parts of the body and hold for several seconds?
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Study Notes
Massage Room Preparation
- The ideal temperature for the massage room is not specified, but it should be comfortable for the client.
Draping Methods
- The two most common methods of draping are not specified, but one involves using a full-size flat sheet.
- The full-size flat sheet draping method is known as "sheet draping".
Client Covering
- Male clients often use a waist-fastening covering, such as a towel or drape.
- Tube tops, bras, and bikinis are not used as body coverings for clients that allow for the opening to be at the side of the body.
Massage Positions
- The prone position is a standard massage position, with the bolster placed under the client's ankles.
- The side-lying position is best for pregnant women or clients with mobility issues.
- Sitting upright is not one of the standard massage positions.
Client Support
- When positioning a client face down, placing a support under the chest will take pressure off the breast tissue.
Massage Techniques
- When turning a client from prone to supine, the practitioner should not drag their body or apply pressure.
- Throughout the massage, the practitioner should keep in constant contact with the client's body, especially after undraping.
Massage Sequence
- A sequence refers to the order of massage techniques applied to a specific area of the body.
Massage Types
- A relaxation massage generally only requires the client to change positions once or twice.
Stroke Technique
- As a general rule, the practitioner should work from distal to proximal (from the extremities towards the core) when performing a stroke or working on an area.
Kneading Technique
- After applying kneading to the tissues, the next step is to assess the tissue response.
Lubricant Application
- Lightly and briefly rubbing hands together with lubricant achieves an even distribution of lubricant.
- When massaging a client's back, lubricant should be applied in a thin, even layer.
- When working on the posterior legs and buttocks, a lubricant should be applied to the hands before applying compression to the hamstrings.
Head and Neck Massage
- When massaging the scalp, the practitioner should not use their fingernails.
- When massaging the head and neck, the practitioner should use gentle, circular motions to release tension in tight or congested areas.
Completing the Massage
- To complete the massage, the practitioner should lightly place their hands on the client's shoulders, hips, and feet, and hold for several seconds.
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