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definition of holistic
refers to those approcahes to health and healing that take into account the wholeness of human beings; including body mind emotions and spirit
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question- what are seven major categories of western massage techniques?
- effleurage
- tapotenent
- vibration
- petrissage
- friction
- touch without movement
- joint movement
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list four aspects of professional demeanor
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Identify three consideration for massage therapist regarding touch within context of theraputic relationship
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list 3 areas of confidentiality in client therapy interaction
- client should be able to see their records and obtain records apon request
- client records must be secured and kept away from anyone who does not need to see them
- client must give written consent for use and disclosure of information for treatment, payment and healthcare operations
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list 6 key considerations in creating a professional envirornment for massage
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list 3 reasons for draping
- (B.M.W.)
- b- boundary
- m- modesty
- w-warmth
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good practice in hygiene are..
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proceedures for setting up massage table are...
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what is anterior
towards the front of a organism, organ or part
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what is posterior
towards the back of a organism, organ or part
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what is supine
position of body laying face up
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what is prone
position of the body laying face down
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what is axial skeleton
consists of skull, vertabrael column and ribcage
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what is appendicualar skeleton
consists of bones of the upper and lower limbs, pectoral and pelvic girdles
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define endangerment sites
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distinguish between general and regional contraindications for massage
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list general principals for contraindications and causes for massage
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explain general principals for contraindications and causes for massage
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what are massage consideration to medication
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list 5 guidelines for effective body mechanics
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list 5 reasons for documentation
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identify endangerment sites for the back
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where would you place bolsters for client in a prone position
- under shoulders
- under hips
- under ankles (most common)
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define anatomical position
standard body position which is used as a anatomical reference point. In the the anatomical position a body is erect, facing forward, feet together, palms facing forward, thumbs pointed away from the body
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define superior
towards the head end or upper end of structure or body; above
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define inferior
away from the head end or towards the lower end of a structure or body.
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define medial
toward the midline of the body
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define lateral
away from the midline of the body
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define ulnar
towards the ulna
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definal radial
towards the radius
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define midline
imaginary vertical line from the center of the body that divides body in half bilaterally
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where is letissinus dorsi
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where is transverse process
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where is sacrum
between lumbar and cocyx
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what are three parts of spine, and number of vertabrae in each part
- cervical- 7
- thoracic- 12
- lumbar-5
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what is superior nuchal line/occuiput
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describe two ways massage increases pliability of soft tissues by working with adhesions and property of thixotropy
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define palpitation and describe how critical to massage therapists
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define intuition and describe the interplay of intuition and techniques in massage session
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identify elements of holistic practioner
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identify the performance elements of a massage
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list 5 factors that would influence the amount of pressure to use during massage
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list 4 possible causes of discomfort after a massage
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identify ways to adjust massage techniques for ticklishness
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where are levatory scapula
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where are gluteus maximus
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where are quadratus lumborum
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where are glueteus medius
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