Massage Therapist FREE Massage Therapist Massage Techniques and Effects Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which massage technique involves lifting and squeezing muscle tissue away from the bone?

Accepted Answer

Petrissage

Answer

Petrissage consists of kneading, lifting, and squeezing soft tissue away from underlying structures.

Question 2

What is the primary physiological effect of applying deep transverse friction to a tendon?

Accepted Answer

Breaking adhesions and promoting collagen realignment

Answer

Deep transverse friction breaks down adhesions between collagen fibers and encourages proper realignment during healing.

Question 3

A client presents with increased sympathetic nervous system activity. Which technique is MOST appropriate to promote parasympathetic dominance?

Accepted Answer

Slow, rhythmic effleurage

Answer

Slow, rhythmic effleurage activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing stress hormones.

Question 4

During a massage session, the therapist notices localized ischemia followed by reactive hyperemia. What technique most likely caused this response?

Accepted Answer

Sustained digital compression on a trigger point

Answer

Sustained compression temporarily restricts blood flow (ischemia), and upon release, increased blood rushes to the area (reactive hyperemia).

Question 5

Which of the following is a mechanical effect of massage rather than a reflexive effect?

Accepted Answer

Manually pushing venous blood toward the heart

Answer

Physically moving venous blood toward the heart is a direct mechanical effect of pressure and stroking direction.

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