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

Answer

Myofascial release targets the fascial network, applying sustained, low-load stretching to release fascial restrictions that contribute to pain and dysfunction.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Effleurage

Answer

Effleurage is used at the start of a session to warm up the tissues and assess the client, and at the end to soothe the area and facilitate the transition out of massage.

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

Answer

Swedish massage traditionally progresses from superficial to deep: effleurage warms the tissue, petrissage works the muscle, friction addresses deeper layers, and tapotement stimulates before finishing with effleurage.

Question 4

Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is primarily focused on:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Neuromuscular therapy is a systematic approach to identifying and treating soft tissue dysfunction, including trigger points, nerve compression, postural imbalances, and ischemia.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)

Answer

Manual lymphatic drainage uses very light, rhythmic strokes in specific sequences to stimulate the lymphatic vessels and redirect excess interstitial fluid, making it the primary approach for reducing edema.

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Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Massage Techniques and Application 2