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Bodywork II
NITE
24
Other
Not Applicable
01/29/2017

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T/F: You must massage everyone who comes to you.
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false
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T/F: Massage has an effect on only the muscular system of the body.
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false
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T/F: Seated massage has been shown to increase productivity of employees.
Definition
true
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T/F: Seated massage is usually performed for at least 30 minutes.
Definition
false
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T/F: Massage is beneficial for pregnant women at any stage of their pregnancy.
Definition
true
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T/F: If you do not have the proper bolstering system, a pregnant woman should only be positioned on her side or in a reclined position.
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false
Term
T/F: Extra caution should be used with essential oils during pregnancy.
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true
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T/F: Abdominal massage should never be performed on any pregnant woman.
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false
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T/F: Infrant massage was a part of many ancient cultures.
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true
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T/F: Infant massage should be performed on a high table or bed.
Definition
false
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T/F: It is best to use an edible oil when performing infant massage.
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true
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T/F: Premature infants should be massaged in the same format as full term infants and toddlers.
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false
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T/F: In muscle energy work tense and relax, to lengthen a muscle, you must begin with that muscle in a lengthened position.
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false
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T/F: Spindle cells and golgi endon receptors can be manipulated with specific techniques to relax and lengthen or tighten and tone a muscle.
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true
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T/F: Golgi tendon receptors are located in the belly of the muscle.
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false
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T/F: The lymphatic system is pumped by the heart.
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false
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T/F: There are three main dump points, called ducts, for the lymphatic system.
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false
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T/F: The lymphatic drain protocol includes work in the abdominal area.
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true
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T/F: The lymphatic pump is the first step in the lymphatic drain protocol.
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false
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Give two benefits of side lying position.
Definition
- comfortable position for pregnant women
- offers better access to inside and outside of legs, scapula, neck and glutes.
Term
Give two pregnancy massage contraindications. Be specific.
Definition
- uterine displacement or bleeding, any high risk pregnancy.
- aromatherapy one should be extra careful because mothers sense of smell, and some essential oils have the ability to stimulate labor.
Term
Give four benefits of infant massage.
Definition
- reduces stress
- relieves colic and gas
- reduces crying
- helps motor skills
Term
What is the function of the lymphatic system?
Definition
- removes toxins and waste
- brings fluids to blood
- helps prevent disease
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What are the benefits of lymphatic drains?
Definition
- oxygenates calls
- removes toxins and waste
- mobilizes hormones
- decreases chronic inflammation.
- brings nutrition to cells
- increases immune function
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