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| T/F: You must massage everyone who comes to you. |
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| T/F: Massage has an effect on only the muscular system of the body. |
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| T/F: Seated massage has been shown to increase productivity of employees. |
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| T/F: Seated massage is usually performed for at least 30 minutes. |
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| T/F: Massage is beneficial for pregnant women at any stage of their pregnancy. |
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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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| T/F: Extra caution should be used with essential oils during pregnancy. |
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| T/F: Abdominal massage should never be performed on any pregnant woman. |
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| T/F: Infrant massage was a part of many ancient cultures. |
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| T/F: Infant massage should be performed on a high table or bed. |
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| T/F: It is best to use an edible oil when performing infant massage. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| T/F: Golgi tendon receptors are located in the belly of the muscle. |
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| T/F: The lymphatic system is pumped by the heart. |
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| T/F: There are three main dump points, called ducts, for the lymphatic system. |
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| T/F: The lymphatic drain protocol includes work in the abdominal area. |
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| T/F: The lymphatic pump is the first step in the lymphatic drain protocol. |
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| Give two benefits of side lying position. |
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- comfortable position for pregnant women
- offers better access to inside and outside of legs, scapula, neck and glutes. |
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| Give two pregnancy massage contraindications. Be specific. |
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- 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. |
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| Give four benefits of infant massage. |
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- reduces stress
- relieves colic and gas
- reduces crying
- helps motor skills |
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| What is the function of the lymphatic system? |
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- removes toxins and waste
- brings fluids to blood
- helps prevent disease |
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| What are the benefits of lymphatic drains? |
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- oxygenates calls
- removes toxins and waste
- mobilizes hormones
- decreases chronic inflammation.
- brings nutrition to cells
- increases immune function |
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