AMTA Massage Techniques and Modalities 2

Question 1

Myofascial release is primarily designed to address restrictions in which tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fascia

Answer

Bone

Answer

Cartilage

Answer

Synovial membrane

Question 2

In trigger point therapy, a trigger point is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A hyperirritable spot in a taut band of muscle

Answer

An inflamed bursa

Answer

A herniated disc pressing on a nerve

Answer

A joint capsule restriction

Question 3

Which massage modality is based on the theory that reflex areas on the feet correspond to organs and body parts?

Accepted Answer

Reflexology

Answer

Shiatsu

Answer

Craniosacral therapy

Answer

Rolfing

Question 4

Sports massage applied before an athletic event is intended to:

Accepted Answer

Prepare muscles for activity and increase circulation

Answer

Promote deep relaxation and recovery

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Reduce scar tissue from prior injuries

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Assess range of motion deficits

Question 5

Structural integration (Rolfing) focuses primarily on realigning which tissue system?

Accepted Answer

Fascia and connective tissue

Answer

Muscular system

Answer

Lymphatic system

Answer

Peripheral nervous system

Question 6

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) uses which type of pressure to move lymph fluid?

Accepted Answer

Light, rhythmic, pumping strokes

Answer

Deep firm pressure

Answer

Cross-fiber friction

Answer

Percussive tapotement