Tapotement in Massage Therapy

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Questions and Answers

What is the correct technique used for striking the skin with the sides of the small fingers?

  • CUPPING
  • RAMBLING
  • SLAPPING
  • QUACKING (correct)

Which technique involves contracting or compressing the skin alternately using the sides of one or both loose fists?

  • CLAPPING
  • RAPPING
  • CUPPING
  • POUNDING (correct)

What is the technique that uses a dragging movement of an open hand across the skin while the other hand pounds over the open hand?

  • SLAPPING
  • CLAPPING
  • QUACKING
  • RAMBLING (correct)

Which technique involves striking the skin's surface using a loose fist with the palm facing down?

<p>RAPPING (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the technique that uses alternate striking movement using the fingers of open hands on the surface of the skin?

<p>SLAPPING (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary therapeutic effect of Tapotement on muscles?

<p>Tones Muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should Tapotement be avoided?

<p>On weak, thin, and delicate skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the technique that involves using the fingers and thumb to pull, squeeze, and release the skin?

<p>Pinching (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Tapping Raindrops' technique?

<p>To create a relaxing sensation on the face or scalp (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the technique that produces a slight vibratory action on the muscles?

<p>Hacking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when applying the 'Tapping Raindrops' technique on the face?

<p>Applying too much pressure around the socket of the eyes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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