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This document contains a series of questions related to massage therapy. The questions cover concepts like body mechanics, workstation design, and potential for injury. It includes various multiple-choice questions. Suitable document for massage therapy students.

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____ 41. Based on research cited in this textbook, which body area has the most prevalent injury rates for massage therapists? a. Thumb b. Shoulder c. Wrist d. Neck ____ 42. Which approach has the most potential for injury during massage application? a. Using the hands for the majority of technique...

____ 41. Based on research cited in this textbook, which body area has the most prevalent injury rates for massage therapists? a. Thumb b. Shoulder c. Wrist d. Neck ____ 42. Which approach has the most potential for injury during massage application? a. Using the hands for the majority of techniques b. Using a variety of methods to apply pressure c. Applying a limited amount of long stroking methods d. Bracing the thumb on a majority of tender and trigger points ____ 43. Which factor is not considered part of the workstation design? a. Room size b. Table height c. Stool to sit on d. Warning up before massage ____ 44. Research studies cited in this textbook indicate that the non-neutral position of flexing forward is the most problematic for massage therapists. Which solution is the best for this problem? a. Increasing massage table height b. Decreasing massage table height c. Using a symmetrical stance d. Standing closer to the client ____ 45. Which statement is false? a. The application of mechanical force to the client’s soft tissue occurs when the center of gravity falls through the massage therapist’s center line of the body. b. The application of mechanical force to the client’s soft tissue occurs by shifting body weight and moving the center of gravity forward. c. The center of gravity for most people is usually around the navel when standing upright with the feet about shoulder-width apart. d. In biomechanics, balance is an ability to maintain the center of gravity of a body within the base of support. ____ 46. Moving the center of gravity outside the base of support created by feet on the floor means the massage therapist’s center of gravity will then be supported by the client’s body. This results in a. weight transfer. b. a tense body. c. stable upright posture. d. a decrease in force delivery. ____ 47. What prevents the massage therapist’s feet from slipping while doing massage? a. Friction b. Compression c. Gravity d. Shear ____ 48. Nonslip-soled shoes and nonslip floors prevent slipping because each creates a. traction. b. posture. c. neutral position. d. cumulative load. ____ 49. When a massage therapist applies a moderate pressure of 15 lb. of force, the friction force at the therapist’s feet must be equal to 15 lb. What is being described? a. Ground reaction forces b. Neutral posture c. Cumulative load d. Ergonomics ____ 50. Which factor is a biomechanics concept required for effective pressure delivery? a. Stability b. Duration c. Mobility d. Drag

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