NCBTMB Massage Application and Techniques 2

Question 1

Which stroke is most appropriate to use at the BEGINNING of a massage session to warm up tissue?

Accepted Answer

Effleurage

Answer

Deep friction

Answer

Tapotement

Answer

Cross-fiber friction

Question 2

When performing pétrissage, the therapist primarily targets which tissue layer?

Accepted Answer

Muscle belly and deeper fascia

Answer

Superficial fascia only

Answer

Bone and periosteum

Answer

Skin epidermis

Question 3

A client presents with acute muscle spasm in the upper trapezius. Which technique is CONTRAINDICATED in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Vigorous tapotement

Answer

Gentle effleurage

Answer

Passive range of motion

Answer

Mild myofascial release

Question 4

Which direction should effleurage strokes primarily be directed to best support venous return?

Accepted Answer

Distal to proximal (toward the heart)

Answer

Proximal to distal (away from the heart)

Answer

Lateral to medial only

Answer

Inferior to superior on the posterior surface only

Question 5

What is the primary physiological effect of friction techniques?

Accepted Answer

Generating local heat and breaking down adhesions

Answer

Decreasing arterial blood pressure

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Stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system broadly

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Increasing synovial fluid production in joints

Question 6

During a sports massage, a therapist uses skin rolling. This technique primarily affects which structure?

Accepted Answer

Superficial fascia and skin

Answer

Deep muscle fascia

Answer

Periosteum

Answer

Joint capsules

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the technique of vibration in massage?

Accepted Answer

Rapid alternating compression and release applied with oscillating movement

Answer

Slow deep gliding strokes along the muscle fiber

Answer

Brisk slapping with cupped hands

Answer

Sustained pressure held on a trigger point