Massage Therapy exam review: GeneralKnowledge

Principles of Body Mechanics - The Warrior Stance

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:58:57 -0500

Designed to be used with short massage strokes.

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Principles of Body Mechanics - Warming Up and Using Diverse Strokes

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:58:05 -0500

Explore the importance of warming up before giving a massage and the use of diverse strokes.

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Principles of Body Mechanics - Breathing and Stretching

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:51:34 -0500

Since it is very important for the therapist to perform deep breathing using the abdominals throughout a massage, breathing is an essential body mechanic guideline.

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Principles of Body Mechanics - Moving Smoothly and Lifting Correctly

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:50:56 -0500

To ensure smooth movement, the therapist should find a rhythm in the massage strokes and then maintain rhythm throughout the massage.

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Bolsters: The Prone Position

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:50:35 -0500

The head and neck complex and the interior ankles are the areas where a client will most often require a bolster during massage.

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Using Bolsters for Support

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:50:14 -0500

When a client is placed in the prone position for massage, he or she is likely to need support in the posterior cervical region and behind the knees.

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Boundaries - The Extent of the Massage Therapist's Role

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:49:39 -0500

In massage therapy, as in any helping profession, boundaries are personal limits.

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Personal Boundaries

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:49:15 -0500

Providing personal protection, nurture, reduction of stress and maintenance of healthy separation, boundaries are essential for a massage therapist.

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Professional Boundaries - Integrity

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:48:11 -0500

The term integrity is used to describe all thoughts, values, intentions, and actions that surround a person’s interactions with others.

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Boundary Management

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:47:48 -0500

As a professional, the massage therapist must be aware of boundaries that exist in the scope of this particular sort of practice.

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Cardiovascular Effects of Massage

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:46:07 -0500

Massage has many effects on the cardiovascular system.

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Client Abuse and Client Neglect

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:45:47 -0500

Client neglect refers to unintentional physical or emotional harm of a client resulting from inattention or inadequate knowledge on the part of a therapist.

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Client Assistance

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:39:00 -0500

Assisting the client on and off the massage table may be necessary in some cases.

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Client Intake, Assessment and Documentation

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:38:39 -0500

The health intake form includes many types of vital information on the client that is collected and then documented by the therapist.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Initial Stage

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:38:19 -0500

For the protection of the therapist and the client, documentation and professional communication are important.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Initial Interview

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:37:30 -0500

Conducted prior to beginning treatment, the initial interview between therapist and client provides essential information and sets the tone of the relationship.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Questions

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:36:35 -0500

The questions that a therapist asks the client during the initial consultation are essential to the formation of the entire treatment plan and to the development of the relationship between the client and therapist.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Informed Consent

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:35:56 -0500

Prior to the first massage session, the therapist must secure consent from the client for the treatment.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Prescription or Referral

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:34:09 -0500

A client does not need to have a prescription or referral form to have access to massage treatment. However …

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Observation

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:33:31 -0500

As soon as a client enters the office for a meeting, the therapist should begin observation and assessment.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Palpation

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:33:14 -0500

Palpation is touch with purpose and intent of assessment. Gentle pressure will yield valuable information.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Posture or Structure

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:32:52 -0500

Whether sitting; standing; or lying down, the placement of a person’s body is termed posture.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Functional Assessment

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:32:27 -0500

The entire human body is affected by misaligned bones and anomalies in muscle tension.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Gait Assessment

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:32:05 -0500

Termed gait, a person’s walking pattern should typically be smooth, coordinated, and rhythmic.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Gait Assessment (Continued)

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:31:27 -0500

While observing the swing phase of a client’s gait, the therapist should look for several factors.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Range of Motion

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:30:01 -0500

Assessment of a client’s muscle or joint function is one measure of the effectiveness of a massage therapy treatment.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Range of Motion (continued)

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:29:41 -0500

The final step in actively testing the client’s range of motion or ROM is movement of the affected joint.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Muscle Strength or Weakness, Range of Motion

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:29:21 -0500

A five step key is used as a guide for determining and recording the strength and the weakness of muscle as well as the client’s range of motion.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Charting Stage

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:29:02 -0500

In the charting stage, the client’s care is documented in writing.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Assessment

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:28:00 -0500

Information gained in accessing a client falls into two broad categories: subjective data and objective data.

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - The Plan for Care

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:27:59 -0500

IN the APIE system, the plan for care of a client is represented by the letter, “P.”

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Client Intake, Assess. and Doc. - Implementation and Client Education

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:27:17 -0500

In the APIE method of documenting a client’s information, the “I” represents implementation.

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Principles of Body Mechanics - Correct Body Mechanics

Dr. Hutchinson — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:25:08 -0500

Overview of 13 Guidelines with a Description of 1. Checking the Table Height and 2. Wearing Comfortable Attire

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Principles of Body Mechanics - The Bow Stance

Dr. Hutchinson — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:22:00 -0500

Forming a stable foundation for the therapist giving a massage, the feet must be placed in proper position.

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Principles of Body Mechanics - Groundedness and Centeredness

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:59:00 -0500

Related to the mental, emotional, and physical condition of the therapist, groundedness and centeredness provide additional fundamental basis of massage.

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Principles of Body Mechanics - Balancing Groundedness or Centeredness

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:51:00 -0500

An individual who has balanced posture respects the fundamental laws of gravity.

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Principles of Body Mechanics - Breathing and Stability

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:47:00 -0500

Breathing correctly, a massage therapist will be more relaxed and energized, stronger, and able to perform massage at a more even pace.

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Principles of Body Mechanics - Strength and Stamina

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:43:00 -0500

Exercise, relaxation, and nutrition form cornerstones of health and therefore are of great significance to the massage therapist.

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Purity of Essential Oils

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:41:00 -0500

In aroma therapy the wholeness of an essential oil is paramount in its importance.

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Essential Oils-Variations

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:27:00 -0500

Because of variations in climate and soil, the naturally occurring chemicals in an essential oil may be widely varied.

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Adding Essential Oils to Baths

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:24:00 -0500

When essential oil is added to bath water, the oil penetrates the skin 100 times more effectively.

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Absorption of Essential Oils Through the Skin

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:20:00 -0500

Because the skin is the body’s largest organ, it can be efficiently employed as the entrance gate for essential oils.

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Steam Application of Essential Oils

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:15:00 -0500

Steam applications do quicken relief by hastening evaporation.

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Techniques for Inhalation of Essential Oils

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:11:00 -0500

Of the many techniques and implements for the inhalation of essential oils each is effective in specific situations.

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Inhalation of Essential Oils

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:07:00 -0500

Because the nose has such a direct connection to the brain, inhalation of essential oils provides the quickest treatment for problems such as depression, stress, and certain types of headaches.

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Absorption of Essential Oils

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:03:00 -0500

Essential oils are used three ways: ingestion, inhalation, and absorption through the skin.

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Origins and Chemistry of Essential Oils

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:00:00 -0500

About three hundred essential oils are in use worldwide.

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Esters and Aroma Therapy

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:46:00 -0500

When an organic acid is joined with an alcohol, an ester results.

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Evalutating Essential Oils

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:40:00 -0500

Methods of identifying and distinguishing essential oils

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Essential Oils

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:31:00 -0500

Produced by special glands of a relatively few plants, essential oils produce scents which find many different applications.

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Introduction to Aroma Therapy

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:21:00 -0500

During massage, essential oils are used in an organized manner to achieve specific objectives.

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Massage Adaptation - Wheel Chair Bound Clients

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:02:00 -0500

Special needs of the wheel chair bound client

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Massage Adaptation - Visual Impairment

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:00:00 -0500

Massage Adaptation for the visually impaired

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Massage Adaptation - Substance Abuse and Drug Addiction

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:57:00 -0500

Issues connected to massage for substance abusers or drug addicts

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Massage Adaptation - Spinal Abnormalities

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:54:00 -0500

Adaptations needed for massage with spinal abnormalities

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Massage Adaptation - Clients with Speech Difficulties

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:51:00 -0500

Massage Adaptation – Issues relating to clients with speech difficulties

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Massage Adaptation - Client Experiences Emotional Release

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:46:00 -0500

Handling the situation in which a client experiences an emotional release or relives an unpleasant situation

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Massage Adaptation - Sexual Abuse Victims

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:43:00 -0500

Special considerations for victims of sexual abuse when considering massage

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Massage Adaptation - Pregnant Clients

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:38:00 -0500

Massage Adaptation issues with pregnant clients

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Massage Adaptation - Post Operative Scar Tissue

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:35:00 -0500

Adaptations for reducing scar tissue with massage

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Massage Adaptation - Pediatric Clients

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:31:00 -0500

Legal and Ethical issues with massage for minors

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Massage Adaptation - Quadriplegia, Paraplegia or Hemiplegia

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:20:00 -0500

Special considerations for adaptive massage with Spinal injury clients

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Massage Adaptation - Clients with Pace Makers

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:17:00 -0500

Precautions related to Clients with Pace Makers

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Massage Adaptation - Menstruation

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:08:00 -0500

Adaptations for Menstruating clients

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Massage Adaptation - Large Clients

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:04:00 -0500

Endomorphs or large clients require heightened empathy and special treatment

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Massage Adaptation - Infant Massage

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 15:01:00 -0500

Infant Message and teaching it to clients

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Massage Adaptation - HIV

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:55:00 -0500

Precautions to take when massaging HIV positive clients.

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Adaptive Massage - Hearing Impaired Clients

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:49:00 -0500

Hearing impaired clients call for longer sessions to facilitate communications

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Massage Adaptation - Geriatric Clients

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:44:00 -0500

Nervous system changes and health issues necessitate different methods of massaging for those over 70.

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Massage Adaptation - End of Life

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:39:00 -0500

Massage for clients approaching the end of their lives can bring comfort and relief from pain.

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Massage Adaptation - Colostomy and Ileostomy

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:30:00 -0500

Important considerations when dealing with a client with a colostomy or ileostomy

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Massage Adaptation - Chronic Illnesses and Contact Lenses

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:23:00 -0500

Sufferers of chronic illnesses and wearers of contact lenses have special needs issues.

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Massage Adaptation - Central Venous Catheter

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:12:00 -0500

Clients with Central Venous Catheter is likely to need adaptation.

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Adaptive Massage - Cancer Issues

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 14:06:00 -0500

Being physically inactive and social withdrawn are common to cancer victims

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Adaptive Massage - Breast Implants

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 13:59:00 -0500

During massage, women with large breast or implants may need special attention to feel comfortable.

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The 60 second streach

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:57:27 -0400

Need to relax and get ready to massage a client? Try this!

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Adaptive Massage and Client Management Issues

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:57:17 -0400

The client’s special needs must be viewd as an individual by the massage therapist

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Dementia

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:57:07 -0400

A cognitive disorder that includes decrease of intellectual ability and alteration in the person’s emotional and personality functions

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Amputation

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:56:53 -0400

Obtain information on amputation procedure and ask permission to massag.

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Athlete

Dr. Hutchinson — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:56:37 -0400

Obtain information on training schedules and any problem areas they might have

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