Test Bank For Massage Therapy-Principles and Practice, 7th Edition by Susan G. Salvo EdD LMT BCTMB (Author) Chapter 1-30 (Complete And Verified Study material) (340pages) LEARNEXAMS

Chapter 01: History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which method is defined as manipulation of soft tissue using pressure and traction for clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes? a. Acupuncture b. Ayurveda c. Polarity therapy d. Massage therapy ANS: D Massage therapy the manipulation of soft tissue using compression and decompression/traction for clinical, therapeutic, and palliative purposes or for wellness and self-care purposes. 2. Which origin for the word massage is Greek? a. Mashesh b. Masso c. Masser d. Makeh ANS: B The origin of the word massage is unclear, but can be traced to numerous sources: the Hebrew mashesh, the Greek masso and massin, the Latin massa, the Arabic mass’h, the Sanskrit makeh, and the French masser. 3. When was the ear