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Which of the following is an effect of stroking massage?
Which of the following is an effect of stroking massage?
- Increased blood supply and increased muscular tone (correct)
- Increased blood supply and decreased muscular tone
- Decreased blood supply and decreased muscular tone
- Increased blood supply and swelling of the legs
What is the purpose of compression techniques in massage therapy?
What is the purpose of compression techniques in massage therapy?
- To decrease blood supply to the tissues
- To increase blood supply to the tissues (correct)
- To increase the tension in the muscles
- To have an analgesic (pain-relieving) effect
What is the direction of a longitudinal stroking massage technique?
What is the direction of a longitudinal stroking massage technique?
- Proximal to distal
- Lateral to medial
- Distal to proximal (correct)
- Medial to lateral
Which of the following is an example of a passive movement technique in massage therapy?
Which of the following is an example of a passive movement technique in massage therapy?
Which of the following is an example of a neuromuscular technique in massage therapy?
Which of the following is an example of a neuromuscular technique in massage therapy?
What is the primary benefit of slow, smooth movements during massage?
What is the primary benefit of slow, smooth movements during massage?
Which technique involves the application of different classic massage maneuvers for therapeutic purposes?
Which technique involves the application of different classic massage maneuvers for therapeutic purposes?
What is the advantage of appropriate corporal mechanics during massage therapy?
What is the advantage of appropriate corporal mechanics during massage therapy?
Which recommendation aims to avoid carniocervical overload and ensure proper blood supply during massage?
Which recommendation aims to avoid carniocervical overload and ensure proper blood supply during massage?
What can be achieved by incorporating sustained appropriate corporal mechanics as a neuromotor scheme?
What can be achieved by incorporating sustained appropriate corporal mechanics as a neuromotor scheme?
Which type of massage technique focuses on controlling the direction, force, and rhythm of movements?
Which type of massage technique focuses on controlling the direction, force, and rhythm of movements?
What is the primary aim of using massage techniques according to the text?
What is the primary aim of using massage techniques according to the text?
What is the purpose of percussive massage techniques?
What is the purpose of percussive massage techniques?
Which massage technique is focused on improving the extensibility and hydration of connective tissue?
Which massage technique is focused on improving the extensibility and hydration of connective tissue?
What is the primary focus of 'intelligent touch' in massage therapy?
What is the primary focus of 'intelligent touch' in massage therapy?
Which massage technique is described as having 'wide-ranging effects on fluid flow'?
Which massage technique is described as having 'wide-ranging effects on fluid flow'?
What is the primary focus of neuromuscular massage techniques according to the text?
What is the primary focus of neuromuscular massage techniques according to the text?
