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

Answer

Skin rolling is a form of petrissage in which the therapist lifts and rolls the skin away from the underlying fascia to release superficial fascial restrictions and improve skin mobility.

Question 2

Sports massage is best characterized by its focus on:

Accepted Answer

Athletic performance enhancement, injury prevention, and recovery support

Answer

Sports massage is specifically adapted to the needs of athletes, with applications for pre-event preparation, inter-event recovery, post-event restoration, and maintenance during training.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Cross-fiber friction

Answer

Cross-fiber friction is applied with enough drag to move the underlying tissue, so using lubricant would cause the fingers to slide rather than grip; little to no oil is used.

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

Answer

Heated basalt stones conduct warmth deeply into muscle tissue, causing vasodilation and muscle relaxation that allows the therapist to access deeper layers with less pressure.

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

Answer

Hacking uses the ulnar border of the hands striking the tissue alternately in rapid succession, creating a brisk, invigorating stimulation of the muscle and overlying soft tissue.

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Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Massage Techniques and Application 3