Massage Techniques and Modalities Flashcards
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Craniosacral therapy focuses on the rhythmic motion of which fluid?
Answer: Cerebrospinal fluid
Craniosacral therapy assesses and facilitates the subtle rhythmic fluctuation of cerebrospinal fluid along the craniosacral system.
Which direction should effleurage strokes be applied to promote venous and lymphatic return?
Answer: Proximally, toward the heart
Effleurage applied toward the heart (proximal direction) follows the direction of venous and lymphatic flow, enhancing circulation.
Shiatsu massage is rooted in which traditional healing system?
Answer: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shiatsu originated in Japan and is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, working with qi along meridian pathways.
In Swedish massage, which stroke is MOST appropriate for assessing tissue texture and temperature at the start of a session?
Answer: Superficial effleurage
Superficial effleurage at the start of a session allows the therapist to assess tissue quality, temperature, and tone before applying deeper work.
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) primarily targets which structures to reduce pain and restore function?
Answer: Trigger points and ischemic tissue
NMT addresses trigger points, ischemic tissue, nerve compression, and postural distortions to restore neurological balance.
Which massage modality specifically incorporates assisted stretching and joint mobilization along energy lines?
Answer: Thai massage
Traditional Thai massage combines acupressure, passive yoga-like stretching, and joint mobilization along Sen energy lines.