Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Massage Techniques and Application 2

Question 1

Myofascial release technique focuses primarily on:

Accepted Answer

Releasing restrictions in the fascial connective tissue system

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Stimulating acupressure points along energy meridians

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Applying deep friction to individual muscle bellies

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Compressing lymph nodes to stimulate lymphatic drainage

Question 2

Which massage stroke is typically used at both the beginning and the end of a massage session?

Accepted Answer

Effleurage

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Tapotement

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Deep friction

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Compression

Question 3

In a traditional Swedish massage, what is the generally accepted sequence of strokes applied to a body region?

Accepted Answer

Effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement

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Tapotement, effleurage, petrissage, friction

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Friction, petrissage, effleurage, tapotement

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Petrissage, friction, effleurage, tapotement

Question 4

Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is primarily focused on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and treating trigger points, nerve entrapments, and postural imbalances

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Lymphatic drainage and reduction of edema

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Releasing superficial fascia using skin rolling techniques

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Applying cross-fiber friction exclusively to tendons

Question 5

Which massage technique is specifically indicated as a primary treatment approach for edema reduction?

Accepted Answer

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)

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Deep tissue massage

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Sports massage

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Trigger point therapy

Question 6

Compression massage involves:

Accepted Answer

Rhythmically pressing and releasing pressure directly into muscle tissue

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Long gliding strokes applied along muscle length

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Light tapping applied with just the fingertips

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Rolling the skin between the fingers and thumb

Question 7

The primary physiological effect of friction techniques in massage is to:

Accepted Answer

Produce therapeutic heat and soften adhesions in deeper tissue layers

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Stimulate superficial lymph flow toward lymph nodes

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Sedate the central nervous system through slow application

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Improve venous return by pushing blood toward the heart