PMC Massage Techniques

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of effleurage in prenatal massage?

Accepted Answer

Relaxation and circulation

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Deep tissue stimulation

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Nerve compression

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Muscle contraction

Question 2

Which technique uses kneading to work deeper into the muscle layers?

Accepted Answer

Petrissage

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Effleurage

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Tapotement

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Vibration

Question 3

Why is tapotement usually avoided during prenatal massage?

Accepted Answer

It can overstimulate or disturb the fetus

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It causes fatigue

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It is ineffective

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It is too relaxing

Question 4

What is a benefit of using compression in prenatal massage?

Accepted Answer

Improves circulation and reduces tension

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Causes muscle fatigue

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Reduces oxygen supply

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Causes skin irritation

Question 5

What is the safest pressure level to use in prenatal massage?

Accepted Answer

Light to moderate and nurturing

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Deep and intense

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Firm and abrupt

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No pressure at all

Question 6

Which massage technique involves small, rapid shaking movements?

Accepted Answer

Vibration

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Friction

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Petrissage

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Compression

Question 7

Why is friction used cautiously in prenatal massage?

Accepted Answer

It can be too stimulating or irritating

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It is ineffective

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It causes sleepiness

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It relaxes the uterus

Question 8

Which technique is best used at the start and end of a prenatal massage session?

Accepted Answer

Effleurage

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Petrissage

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Tapotement

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Vibration

Question 9

How does prenatal massage help with edema?

Accepted Answer

By enhancing lymphatic drainage

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By increasing blood pressure

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By stimulating contractions

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By cooling the skin