www.thebodyworker.com
Explorations in the Theory and Practice
of Massage and Bodywork

Google

Custom Search

Home  |    Blog    |  Webdesign |  Consulting |    About Me  StumbleUpon

[ Home ] [ Practical Exams ] [ Test Quesions 1 ] [ Massage Theory Test ] [ Test Questions 2 ] [ Test 3 ] [ Traditional Chinese Medicine ] [ Test  Resources ]
Special SiteSell Promotion

 

 

Massage Photos

Click here to join massage_practice_builder
Massage Practice Builder

Recommended Products
 

Site Build it! - Why build a website when you can build an online business.

Emotional Freedom Technique

The Science of Getting Rich

The Science of
Being Well

Rebuild Your Vision Program

The Massage Therapy
Career Guide -The truth about becoming a massage therapist

 

 

Massage Practical Exams

 

I. Practitioner/Client Interaction    
  A. Initial Interview -screening questions   
  B.  Communications - set up guidelines for pressure
 

II. Professionalism, hygiene and touch demonstration.

   A.  Appropriate appearance

  1. cleanliness and grooming
  2. attire
  3. nails
  4. jewelry

 B.  Self contamination avoided

 C. Table appearance and maintenance

 D.  Appropriate pressure and sensitivity

 E.  Continuing communication regarding pressure

III. Massage Demonstration

      A. Overall

  1. General pressure transition
  2. General rhythm transition
  3. Smoothness of strokes : continuous contact, contour of body
  4. Organization of strokes
  5. Oil application:  amount, dispensing
  6. Awareness of touch

IV. Swedish Massage Strokes

     A Effleurage

  1. Variation - light
  2. Variation - deep
  3. Physiological effects
  4. Contraindiacations

B.  Pettrissage

  1. Variation - light
  2. Variation - deep
  3. Physiological effects
  4. Contraindiacations

C. Friction

  1. Variation - light
  2. Variation - deep
  3. Physiological effects
  4. Contraindiacations

D. Vibration

  1. Variation - fine
  2. Variation -course
  3. Physiological effects
  4. Contraindiacations

E. Tapotement

  1. Variation - light
  2. Variation - deep
  3. Physiological effects
  4. Contraindiacations

V.  Triggerpoint work

  1.  Static
  2. Stripping
  3. Griner method

VI.  Muscle Demonstrations (3 muscles)

  1. Anatomy
  2. Location
  3. Action
  4. Endangerments

VII.  Endangerment Sites and Structures

    A,  Outline and describe the borders of the following:

  1. Spleen
  2. Stomach
  3. Kidney

   B.  Pick one of the following sites and describe the borders of the area and the name of 3 structures that require caution as you work

  1. Anterior or posterior triangle of the neck
  2. Axillary region
  3. Femoral Triangle
  4. Popliteal

VII.  Treatments of specific pathological conditions

  A.  Pick two of the following and answer the following questions regarding these conditions:  Supraspinatous tendonitis, torticollis, runner's knee (IT band tendinitous) piriformis, piriformis syndrome, shin splints, throacic outlet syndrom.

  1.        What structures are involved?
  2. Explain a treatment plan

B.  Explain how you would work with

  1.   Chronic Spasms
  2. Hypertonicity
  3. Cramps

 

[ Home ] [ Practical Exams ] [ Test Quesions 1 ] [ Massage Theory Test ] [ Test Questions 2 ] [ Test 3 ] [ Traditional Chinese Medicine ] [ Test  Resources ]

          

 

 

              

 

 




 



 

© 1999-2008 www.thebodyworker.com

copyright info and disclaimer  Privacy Policy  About Me    Contact Me Site Map    
Blog!  Massage Practice Builder Blog   Join the Yahoo Discussion Group

My other sites:
www.massagetherapycareers.com   || www.massageseattle.net
Work in progress: |  www.learn-the-law-of-attraction-secret.com||  
www.workless-playmore.com