AMTA Massage Techniques and Modalities 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which massage stroke uses long, gliding movements applied with the palms and is typically used to begin and end a massage session?
- Petrissage
- Effleurage (Correct answer)
- Tapotement
- Friction
Correct answer: Effleurage
Effleurage consists of long, gliding strokes used to warm tissue, assess tone, and transition between techniques.
Question 2: Deep transverse friction massage is most associated with which practitioner?
- James Cyriax (Correct answer)
- Ida Rolf
- Moshe Feldenkrais
- Tiffany Field
Correct answer: James Cyriax
James Cyriax developed deep transverse friction massage to break down adhesions and scar tissue at soft-tissue injury sites.
Question 3: Tapotement techniques are CONTRAINDICATED over which of the following areas?
- The upper trapezius
- The kidney area (Correct answer)
- The posterior thigh
- The gastrocnemius
Correct answer: The kidney area
Tapotement over the kidney area can cause direct trauma to the organs due to their superficial posterior location.
Question 4: Which modality uses heated stones placed on the body to promote deep muscle relaxation?
- Craniosacral therapy
- Hot stone massage (Correct answer)
- Myofascial release
- Trigger point therapy
Correct answer: Hot stone massage
Hot stone massage uses heated basalt stones to apply warmth and pressure, facilitating deep relaxation and increased circulation.
Question 5: Petrissage techniques include which of the following?
- Effleurage and gliding
- Kneading and wringing (Correct answer)
- Tapping and hacking
- Vibration and rocking
Correct answer: Kneading and wringing
Petrissage encompasses kneading, wringing, rolling, and picking-up movements that lift and compress soft tissue.
Question 6: Which Swedish massage stroke is best used to address specific muscle adhesions and scar tissue?
- Effleurage
- Tapotement
- Friction (Correct answer)
- Nerve strokes
Correct answer: Friction
Friction is applied in circular or transverse movements to create heat and break down adhesions within soft tissue.
AMTA Massage Techniques and Modalities 1
Which massage stroke uses long, gliding movements applied with the palms and is typically used to begin and end a massage session?