Holistic Massage – End of Module Practice Test

The earliest recording of the use of massage is said to be

A medical contra indication to holistic massage means there is

Effleurage is the term used to describe a massage movement that

Swedish massage is said to be built upon the work of

What is a passive joint movement

Which body system is immediately stimulated by the application of cupping?

What effect does holistic massage have on the skin?

Which area are you working over when massaging the back of the head?

Percussion movements are used to

How should tapotement be performed?

Hacking and Pounding are two type of

A small recent operation scar is a

A client in the first 2 days of menstruation is:

Massage is particularly useful when treating stress as it

A client comes to you for a full body massage and presents with varicose veins on the right lower leg. Do you

If a client came to you with stiff shoulder muscles, you will probably spend time doing petrissage movements on the…

On which of the following areas would it be unsuitable to perform hacking?

Which of the following would contra indicate the use of percussion movements on the legs?

A client with osteoporosis has requested a body massage. The client does not wish to ask for GP permission. How should the therapist proceed?

A client comes to you and suspects that they may be coming down with flu. They feel hot and sweaty and have a sore throat and generally feel unwell. Do you?

Contemporary massage shared its professional foundations with which other practice?

Where would support be placed when the client is lying in the prone position?

What specific massage movement might you use more of on a hyperactive client?

A client presents to you with muscle tension and pain in their legs following running the marathon the day before. What type of treatment do you recommend?

Which part of the hands are used to perform friction movements?

Which massage movement is best for spreading massage medium?

Which of the following body systems does Bell’s Palsy affect?

Which of the following contra indications is listed under ‘with medical, GP or specialist permission’?

A description of psoriasis is:

What is reflective practice?

A client comes for a relaxing full body massage but has had a recent operation on her abdomen and has a large scar. What do you do?

What effect does massage have on the cardiovascular system?

Which of the following would be considered a psychological effect of massage?

Which of these muscles is found under the bicep?

A client with high blood pressure has doctor’s permission to have an holistic massage. Would you give a

The position of the corrugator muscle is:

The muscle that causes movement is referred to as

A papule is

Which of the following is true with regards to erythema when cupping:

Which massage movement would most benefit a client with tension in the gastrocnemius muscle?

Which muscle is associated with pouting?

The effect holistic massage has on a stressed person includes to

The best massage medium for a client with dry skin is:

Which of these soft tissue dysfunctions are also known as ‘knots’?

A client presents for holistic massage with tension in her abdomen and quadriceps. The first action you would take is:

State the regulations that is concerned with the reporting of accidents.

Which of these muscles is found in the leg?

What is involved when carrying out a risk assessment?

Which of the following is the only type of muscle under voluntary control?

What is the concept of holistic massage?