NCBTMB Massage Techniques and Modalities 4

Question 1

Hot stone massage uses heated stones primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Increase tissue temperature and allow deeper relaxation

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Exfoliate the skin surface

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Stimulate nerve endings for pain relief

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Apply acupressure to specific points

Question 2

When applying compression massage strokes, the therapist's intent is to:

Accepted Answer

Create hyperemia by pressing tissue against underlying structures

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Lengthen shortened muscle fibers

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Spread lymphatic fluid toward lymph nodes

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Loosen superficial fascial restrictions

Question 3

In craniosacral therapy, the therapist monitors the 'craniosacral rhythm,' which refers to:

Accepted Answer

The subtle rhythmic motion of cerebrospinal fluid fluctuation

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The client's respiratory rate during relaxation

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The palpable pulse of carotid arteries

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The natural oscillation of vertebral joints during breathing

Question 4

Chair massage differs from table massage primarily in that it:

Accepted Answer

Is performed with the client fully clothed in a seated position

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Uses lighter lubricant applications

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Focuses exclusively on the lower body

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Requires advanced certification beyond standard licensure

Question 5

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching is most effective when the therapist applies resistance during which phase?

Accepted Answer

The isometric contraction phase

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The passive lengthening phase

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The initial assessment phase

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The cooling-down phase after stretching

Question 6

Which massage technique is specifically designed to address the fascia surrounding muscles and is characterized by slow, sustained holds?

Accepted Answer

Myofascial release

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Petrissage

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Tapotement

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Effleurage

Question 7

Deep tissue massage differs from Swedish massage primarily in:

Accepted Answer

The depth and specificity of pressure used

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The direction of strokes applied

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The amount of lubricant applied

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Whether the client is draped or undraped