Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Massage Techniques and Application 3

Question 1

Skin rolling is a specialized form of which broader massage technique category?

Accepted Answer

Petrissage

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Tapotement

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Vibration

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Friction

Question 2

Sports massage is best characterized by its focus on:

Accepted Answer

Athletic performance enhancement, injury prevention, and recovery support

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Deep relaxation and stress reduction as the primary goals

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Stimulating lymphatic flow to reduce systemic inflammation

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Trigger point elimination using only sustained ischemic pressure

Question 3

Which massage technique typically requires the least amount of lubricant to be performed effectively?

Accepted Answer

Cross-fiber friction

Answer

Effleurage

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General Swedish massage strokes

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Petrissage

Question 4

In hot stone massage, the primary therapeutic role of the heated stones is to:

Accepted Answer

Deliver heat that relaxes muscle tissue and allows the therapist to work more deeply

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Apply precise, deep pressure to specific trigger points

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Stimulate the lymphatic system through alternating temperatures

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Break up fascial adhesions through their physical weight and pressure alone

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the tapotement technique known as 'hacking'?

Accepted Answer

Using the ulnar (little finger) side of both hands in a rapid, alternating chopping motion

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Using the heel of the palm to apply rhythmic compression to large muscle groups

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Using cupped palms to create a hollow, suction-like percussive sound

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Using the tips of all fingers simultaneously in a rapid tapping motion

Question 6

Positional release (strain-counterstrain) therapy involves:

Accepted Answer

Passively moving the body into a position of comfort that reduces tension in the affected tissue

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Applying firm, sustained ischemic pressure directly to a tender point

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Stretching muscles rapidly beyond their normal range to reset spindle cells

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Applying cross-fiber friction to the belly of a shortened muscle

Question 7

Which principle is fundamental to the safe and effective application of deep tissue massage?

Accepted Answer

Work progressively deeper only as superficial tissues release and the client's body accepts the pressure

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Always begin working at the deepest tissue layer and progress to the surface

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Apply maximum pressure at the very beginning of the session to achieve results

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Never exceed moderate pressure regardless of client feedback or tissue response