NCBTMB Massage Techniques and Modalities 3

Question 1

In Swedish massage, which technique is best suited for warming up superficial tissue and increasing local circulation before deeper work?

Accepted Answer

Effleurage

Answer

Effleurage warms superficial tissues and increases circulation, preparing the area for deeper massage techniques.

Question 2

Which massage modality uses application of pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, and ears believed to correspond to body organs?

Accepted Answer

Reflexology

Answer

Reflexology is based on the theory that specific zones on the feet, hands, and ears correspond to organs and body systems.

Question 3

During sports massage, pre-event massage should be performed to:

Accepted Answer

Stimulate tissues and prepare muscles for activity

Answer

Pre-event sports massage is stimulating in nature, using brisk techniques to warm up muscles and prepare the athlete for competition.

Question 4

Lymphatic drainage massage uses which characteristic pressure compared to Swedish massage?

Accepted Answer

Very light pressure just enough to move skin

Answer

Manual lymphatic drainage uses very light pressure—approximately 30–40 mmHg—sufficient only to move skin and stimulate lymphatic vessels without compressing them.

Question 5

In Thai massage, the therapist primarily uses which body parts to apply pressure?

Accepted Answer

Thumbs, palms, feet, elbows, and knees

Answer

Thai massage uses a wide range of body parts including thumbs, palms, elbows, knees, and feet to apply pressure along energy lines.

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NCBTMB Massage Techniques and Modalities 3