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Question 1: A mechanical effect might be caused if the therapist
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Lifts compresses rubs twists or pulls in the clients soft tissue
Question 2: Indication means
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Massage is advisable and likely to benefit the client Question 3: The increase in delta wave activity in the brain which is promoted by massage is linked to enhanced
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Relaxation and sleep Question 4: One somatic reflex related to golgi tendon organs that can be manipulated by massage strokes is
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The tendon reflex
Question 5: The positive effect massage has on these brain waves associated with deep relaxation and sleep
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Delta
Question 6: Cumulative effect
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The belief that regular massage leads to improved health over time
Question 7: Massage decreases this stress related chemical in the body
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Cortisol
Question 8: Anxiety is
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Fear or nervousness about what might happen
Question 9: Primary effects from massage are
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First effects that occur in the tissue Question 10: These types of effects are the direct result of manual manipulation of soft tissue for example the separation of muscle fibers that occurs with moderate to deep pressure strokes
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Mechanical effects
Question 11: EEG
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Electroencephalogram a machine researchers use to measure brain wave activity when performing studies in massage recipients
Question 12: Energetic effect
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An effect that is believed by some to occur in the subtle energy system of the body
Question 13: Which massage technique is lost commonly used to loosen and discharge phlegm
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Tapotement
Question 14: Short term effect
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Effects that only last a short period of time. Usually a few days
Question 15: Psychological effect
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An effect that occurs in the mind and or emotions Question 16: This elongated stroke glides across the clients skin with minimal drag warming the tissue and promoting relaxation
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Effleurage
Question 17: Pain spasm pain cycle theory
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A persistent cycle in which pain triggers muscle spasms which then trigger more pain response
Question 18: Systemic effect
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Effect that influences the whole body as opposed to one local region often related to effects on the nervous system or the circulatory system. Or because of changes to the body's chemistry and metabolism.
Question 19: Neuromuscular and somatic mechanisms can be manipulated by massage
techniques to alter muscle tension patterns and re-educate proprioceptors. This is an example of
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A reflexive effect on the nervous system that produces a physiological effect on the muscular system
Question 20: The clients mental and emotional experience of a massage session is a result of
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Psychological effect
Question 21: Cumulative effects of massage are
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Build up of positive effects and benefits to the body over time Question 22: Massage increases available amounts of feel good chemicals in the body such as
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Dopamine oxytocin and serotonin Question 23: The levels of this chemical go up after a massage session. The chemical is most often related to maternal behavior adult bonding and feelings of affection what is the chemical.
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Oxytocin
Question 24: An example of a somatic reflex mediated by muscle spindles is
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The stretch reflex
Question 25: An effect in massage is best described as
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The result or consequence of an action
Question 26: Physiological effect
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Effect that occurs in the body Question 27: The movement of the therapists hands over the skin desquamates dead skin cells.This is a physiological effect of massage on the
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Integumentary system