NCBTMB Bodywork Application and Physiology 2

Question 1

Which stroke is most appropriate to begin a Swedish massage session because it warms superficial tissues and accustoms the client to touch?

Accepted Answer

Effleurage

Answer

Effleurage is a gliding stroke used to warm tissues, spread lubricant, and introduce the client to the therapist's touch at the start of a session.

Question 2

The physiological effect of slow, rhythmic massage on the parasympathetic nervous system is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Promoting relaxation and reducing cortisol

Answer

Slow, rhythmic massage activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation, reducing cortisol levels, and lowering heart rate.

Question 3

When applying deep transverse friction to a muscle belly, the primary therapeutic goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Break down adhesions and realign collagen fibers

Answer

Deep transverse friction mobilizes scar tissue and helps realign disorganized collagen fibers within muscles, tendons, or ligaments.

Question 4

Which layer of fascia surrounds individual muscle fibers and directly influences the sliding of actin and myosin?

Accepted Answer

Endomysium

Answer

The endomysium is the innermost connective tissue layer, surrounding individual muscle fibers and directly affecting intramuscular movement.

Question 5

A client reports tenderness at the medial epicondyle with pain during wrist flexion. Which condition does this pattern suggest?

Accepted Answer

Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)

Answer

Medial epicondylitis involves inflammation of the wrist flexor tendons at their origin on the medial epicondyle, causing pain with wrist flexion.

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