Massage Therapy: Positioning and Techniques

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What is the main focus of positioning in massage therapy?

  • Proprioception and movement
  • Dynamic and Concentric contraction
  • Isometric and eccentric movement
  • Stabilization and neutralization (correct)

What is the function of the stabilizers in massage therapy?

  • To produce force and movement
  • To reduce muscle tension and pain
  • To provide endurance and support (correct)
  • To enhance proprioception and sensation

What happens when the neck extensors are in a constant state of contraction?

  • The head and neck are unstable and prone to injury (correct)
  • The meniscus is protected from injury
  • The range of motion is increased
  • The spine is stabilized and supported

What is the benefit of using longitudinal motion in massage therapy?

<p>It provides a gentle and comfortable experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of twisting and bending in massage therapy?

<p>Increases the risk of injury to the meniscus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of incorporating corporal biomechanics into massage therapy?

<p>It alters static and dynamic corporal biomechanics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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