25 Questions
What is the proper temperature for the massage room?
72-75F
What are the two most common methods of draping?
Top cover and full sheet
Which type of draping involves using one full size flat sheet?
Full sheet draping
What type of covering do male clients often use that fastens at the waist
Terry cloth wraps
What things are NOT used as a body covering for clients that allows for the opening to be at the side of the body?
Blanket
What is NOT one of the standard massage positions?
Reclined
When the client is in prone position, where should the bolster be placed under?
Ankles
Side Lying position works the best for what kind of people?
Pregnant women in their second and third trimesters
What does a massage chair provide as another alternative for a client to receive many of the health benefits of?
Upper body massage
When positioning a client face down, placing a support under the chest will take pressure off of what?
Cervical spine
When a client is turning prone to supine, what should the practitioner make sure NOT to do.
Touch the body
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?
After applying lubricant
What does a sequence refer to in massage therapy?
The pattern or design of a massage
Which type of massage generally only requires the client to change positions once or twice?
Basic relaxation massage
As a general rule, when performing a stroke or working on an area, how should you work?
From superficial to deep to superficial
After applying kneading to the tissues, what should be the next step?
Applying gliding to flush the area
What does lightly and briefly rubbing your hands together with lubricant achieve?
Warming the lubricant to body temperature
When should you perform the back massage during a general body massage session?
Last
What is the immediate next step after reviewing your client schedule and deciding on materials during treatment room preparation?
Checking and replenishing room supply of linens
After applying gliding from the wrist to the shoulder, what is the next step?
Rolling the arm from elbow to wrist
When massaging a client’s back, how should lubricant be applied?
Even gliding strokes
When working on the posterior legs and buttocks, what should be used to apply compression to the hamstrings?
Knuckles
When massaging a scalp, a practitioner should NOT use this:
Lubricant
When massaging the head and neck, what type of technique should be used to any tight or congested areas?
Circular friction
To complete the massage, the practitioner should lightly place their hands on what parts of the body and hold for several seconds?
Sacrum and base of neck
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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