Advanced Massage Techniques
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Course Introduction
This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced massage techniques designed to enhance students proficiency and effectiveness in therapeutic settings. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice, students will learn specialized methods such as deep tissue manipulation, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and sports massage. The curriculum covers client assessment, treatment planning, and adapting techniques to address specific conditions and populations. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, communication skills, and professional ethics to deliver safe and effective treatments, preparing students for diverse roles within the massage therapy industry.
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Mosbys Pathology for Massage Therapists 3rd Edition by Susan G. Salvo
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Chapter 1: Infection Control and Safe Practice Procedures for
Massage Therapists
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Q1) Which type of disease has an abrupt onset of severe signs and symptoms then runs a brief course?
A)Acute
B)Local
C)Chronic
D)Delayed
Answer: A
Q2) Which term means objective indicators of disease such as swelling, skin rashes, and fever?
A)Signs
B)Complications
C)Symptoms
D)Diagnosis
Answer: A
Q3) If a disease has an unknown cause, it is called: A)acute.
B)idiopathic.
C)systemic.
D)chronic.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Treatment Planning
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Q1) Which term refers to information learned from the client?
A)Informed consent
B)Subjective data
C)Palpation assessment
D)Objective data
Answer: B
Q2) If the client mentions an area of pain that was not part of the original treatment goal, the massage therapist should:
A)stick to the goals outlined in the original treatment plan.
B)tailor the session to the client's symptoms on that day.
C)suggest that it be revisited after the primary complaint is resolved.
D)tell the client that the new area of pain cannot be addressed in the allotted time.
Answer: B
Q3) When performing the treatment plan, the massage therapist should:
A)follow it to the letter, even if the client's goals change.
B)realize 50% improvement in function is insufficient.
C)accomplish complete freedom from pain for the client.
D)realize 100% function and pain relief may be unachievable.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Pharmacology and Massage Therapy
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Q1) Another term used to describe a cough suppressant is:
A)antitussive.
B)sublingual.
C)antilipemic.
D)hypnotic.
Answer: A
Q2) Massage considerations for a client using a narcotic such as codeine, Vicodin, or Darvocet include:
A)using deep pressure and vibration on the abdomen.
B)avoiding ending with stimulating strokes if the client experiences drowsiness.
C)suggesting the client eat a meal within 2 to 3 hours of the appointment.
D)cautioning the client regarding possible gastrointestinal distress.
Answer: D
Q3) Which type of drug is used to reduce allergic reactions?
A)Antidepressive
B)Antihistamine
C)Antibiotic
D)Antitussive
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Dermatologic Pathologies
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Q1) Which type of infection are tineas?
A)Fungal
B)Viral
C)Bacterial
D)Parasitic
Q2) Massage considerations for a client diagnosed with actinic keratosis or premalignant skin lesions include:
A)using a highly emollient lubricant.
B)avoiding the affected area due to tenderness and possible malignancies.
C)performing percussion to increase local circulation and reduce ischemia.
D)using friction to reduce adhesions.
Q3) Ichthyosis vulgaris is described as a:
A)contagious skin condition caused by dermatophytes.
B)group of disorders that cause disruption of skin cell generation and removal.
C)condition that increases the production of sebum.
D)condition that is common in warm, humid climates.
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Chapter 5: Musculoskeletal Pathologies
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Q1) Considerations for a client with rheumatoid arthritis include that massage:
A)is indicated only in periods of remission.
B)may reduce inflammation during a period of exacerbation.
C)is an absolute contraindication in all phases of rheumatoid arthritis.
D)may be indicated over affected joints.
Q2) Massage considerations for a client with spondylosis include:
A)that it is contraindicated.
B)deep tissue techniques to realign affected vertebrae.
C)avoiding stretching or joint mobilization of involved vertebrae.
D)techniques applied to the arms and legs only.
Q3) Which term also refers to osteoarthritis?
A)Lyme disease
B)Osteomyelitis
C)Osteoporosis
D)Degenerative joint disease
Q4) Which condition involves spasms of the sternocleidomastoid muscles?
A)Torticollis
B)Epicondylitis
C)Tendinitis
D)Scoliosis
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Chapter 6: Neurologic Pathologies
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Q1) Which disorder is caused by a loss of acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction?
A)Guillain-Barré syndrome
B)Poliomyelitis
C)Parkinson disease
D)Myasthenia gravis
Q2) Which condition occurs when pain radiates into the extremities along the path of a compressed nerve?
A)Shingles
B)Radiculopathy
C)Dementia
D)Neuralgia
Q3) Which disorder results in progressive neural demyelination?
A)Alzheimer disease
B)Myasthenia gravis
C)Cerebral palsy
D)Multiple sclerosis
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Chapter 7: Endocrine Pathologies
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Q1) Which type of diabetes represents more than 90% of all cases?
A)Type I
B)Type II
C)Insipidus
D)Gestational
Q2) Which condition results from diminished function of the parathyroid gland leading to hypocalcemia?
A)Hyperthyroidism
B)Hypoglycemia
C)Hypoparathyroidism
D)Hyperparathyroidism
Q3) Which disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States?
A)Graves
B)Hashimoto
C)Addison
D)Cushing
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Chapter 8: Cardiovascular Pathologies
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Q1) Which disorder is a group of arterial diseases characterized by a thickening and reduction of arterial wall elasticity, which leads to "hardening of the arteries"?
A)Arteriosclerosis
B)Deep venous thrombosis
C)Thromboangiitis obliterans
D)Raynaud disease
Q2) What is inflammation of the muscular walls of the heart called?
A)Pericarditis
B)Endocarditis
C)Phlebitis
D)Myocarditis
Q3) Which condition occurs when an embolus occludes a blood vessel, cutting off circulation?
A)Aneurysm
B)Embolism
C)Anemia
D)Hypertension
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Chapter 9: Lymphatic and Immune Pathologies
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Q1) Massage considerations for a client with lupus who feels fatigued and has joint pain and swelling include:
A)focusing on vigorous techniques that promote circulation.
B)being consistent from session to session to ensure favorable results.
C)having treatment sessions longer than 60 minutes.
D)being contraindicated until the client enters a period of remission.
Q2) Enlarged lymph nodes, red streaks, chills, fever, and headaches are signs and symptoms of:
A)lymphangitis.
B)myopathy.
C)chronic fever syndrome.
D)allergy.
Q3) The most common hypersensitivity reaction is type:
A)I.
B)II.
C)III.
D)IV.
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Chapter 10: Respiratory Pathologies
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Q1) Which type of lung infection is caused by bacteria in 75% of the cases?
A)Infectious mononucleosis
B)Influenza
C)Pneumoconiosis
D)Pneumonia
Q2) Which of the following respiratory conditions is caused by long-term dust inhalation, usually occurring in the workplace?
A)Tuberculosis
B)Pneumoconiosis
C)Pneumonia
D)Apnea
Q3) Which reason is why the lung cancer rate is so poor?
A)The lungs are a frequent site of both primary and secondary cancers.
B)Primary lung cancer rarely metastasizes.
C)Lung cancer is often detected in the early stages.
D)Many late-stage lung tumors are responsive to treatment.
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Chapter 11: Gastrointestinal Pathologies
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Q1) Which statement is not true for a client diagnosed with hepatitis?
A)Fever and jaundice are contraindicated with massage postponed.
B)Avoid deep pressure near the liver.
C)Massage is contraindicated until all symptoms have subsided.
D)Impairment of the liver greatly increases the chances of bruising.
Q2) Which condition is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects any part of the gastrointestinal tract and can extend through all of its layers?
A)Cholecystitis
B)Jaundice
C)Crohn disease
D)Duodenal ulcer
Q3) Which condition is an inflammation of the large intestine that usually begins in the rectum and then spreads proximally?
A)Crohn disease
B)Diverticulosis
C)Irritable bowel syndrome
D)Ulcerative colitis
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Chapter 12: Urinary Pathologies
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Q1) Which term means blood in the urine that is often due to a kidney or bladder infection?
A)Pyuria
B)Hematuria
C)Dysuria
D)Polyuria
Q2) Massage considerations for a client who has a history of kidney stones but is now without current signs or symptoms include:
A)knowing cautions are unnecessary.
B)reducing treatment time to 30 minutes.
C)avoiding vigorous movement such as percussion over the low back.
D)using lighter-than-normal pressure to prevent fatiguing.
Q3) Which term means inflammation of the kidney's glomeruli?
A)Polycystic kidney disease
B)Urethritis
C)Renal calculi
D)Glomerulonephritis
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Chapter 13: Reproductive Pathologies, Conditions, and Sexually
Transmitted
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Q1) Caused primarily by a bacteria from a sexually transmitted infection, which condition is inflammation of the female reproductive organs?
A)Mastitis
B)Pelvic inflammatory disease
C)Benign prostatic hyperplasia
D)Preeclampsia
Q2) Pregnancy-induced hypertension, which contraindicates massage until the condition is resolved, is called:
A)amenorrhea.
B)preeclampsia.
C)uterine prolapse.
D)placenta previa.
Q3) Which term means cessation of menstruation?
A)Menopause
B)Endometriosis
C)Prostatitis
D)Dysmenorrhea
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Chapter 14: Cancer
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Q1) Most cancers are attributed to which cause?
A)Carcinogens
B)Oncogenes
C)Oncoviruses
D)Pathogens
Q2) What does oncology study?
A)Hormonal changes
B)Genetics
C)Hypertension
D)Malignant tumors
Q3) Which action is necessary for the massage therapist to do before massaging clients with cancer?
A)Obtain clearance from their health care providers.
B)Devise a treatment plan, with benefits and contraindications, which can be applied to all clients with cancer.
C)Determine when the client will receive anticancer treatment, and schedule massage as close as possible to those days.
D)Explain to clients that they should avoid talking about their cancer or personal concerns during the session.
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Chapter 15: Mental Disorders
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Q1) Which is a neurotransmitter commonly implicated in mental disorders?
A)Histamine
B)Endorphins
C)Progesterone
D)Dopamine
Q2) Which term means having the capacity to cope and adjust to the ongoing stresses of everyday life?
A)Cognitive process
B)Mental health
C)Mood
D)Personality
Q3) Which condition is characterized by an insatiable craving for food resulting in episodes of bingeing followed by recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain?
A)Anorexia nervosa
B)Bulimia nervosa
C)Obsessive-compulsive disorder
D)Seasonal affective disorder
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Chapter 16: Aging and Massage
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Q1) Which method is appropriate when interacting with clients who have impairments?
A)Directing all conversation to the impaired client instead of his or her caregiver
B)Handing a visually impaired client a bottle of water without touching him or her
C)For a hearing impaired client, typing on a table with the zoom feature at 100%
D)Greeting a visually impaired client's service dog before greeting the client
Q2) What percentage of the elderly has at least one chronic condition?
A)50%
B)75%
C)85%
D)90%
Q3) Which musculoskeletal change occurs due to aging?
A)Bone mass increases.
B)Synovial fluid increases.
C)Intervertebral discs decrease in hydration.
D)Muscle strength and endurance decrease.
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