PMC Massage Techniques for Children

Question 1

Which stroke is most appropriate to begin an infant massage session?

Accepted Answer

Light effleurage

Answer

Deep petrissage

Answer

Friction

Answer

Tapotement

Question 2

The 'Indian milking' stroke used in infant leg massage moves in which direction?

Accepted Answer

Proximal to distal (hip to foot)

Answer

Distal to proximal (foot to hip)

Answer

Circular around the knee

Answer

Transverse across the thigh

Question 3

When massaging the abdomen of an infant for colic relief, strokes should follow which direction?

Accepted Answer

Clockwise

Answer

Counterclockwise

Answer

Superior to inferior

Answer

Random circular

Question 4

What is 'Swedish milking' in the context of infant massage?

Accepted Answer

A stroke moving distal to proximal

Answer

A stroke moving proximal to distal

Answer

A petrissage technique on the back

Answer

A thumb-walking technique on the feet

Question 5

The 'rolling' technique in infant leg massage involves:

Accepted Answer

Rolling the leg like a log between both palms

Answer

Applying circular pressure with thumbs

Answer

Rocking the thigh side to side

Answer

Rapidly vibrating the tissue

Question 6

Which technique is specifically used to address muscle tension and trigger points in older children during PMC practice?

Accepted Answer

Sustained compression/ischemic pressure

Answer

Light effleurage

Answer

Tapotement

Answer

Superficial lymphatic drainage