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Theory of Massage

Students will be able to identify the various types of massage movements and their physiological effects.

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Effuerage, or stroking, is a massage movement applied in alight, slow, and rhythmic manner without firm pressure
Massage should not be given to clients with high blood pressure or a heart condition because itincreases circulation
Petrissage is what type of massage movementkneading
One area the cosmetologist is not licensed to massage is theleg above the knee
Friction in massage requries the use ofdeep rubbing movements
When performing a stroking movement, the fingersconform to the shape of the area being massaged
To master massage techniques, you must have knowledge of anatomy andphysiology
The fixed attachment of one end of a muscle to a bone or tissue is known as the _____ of a muscleorigin
Firm kneading massage movements usually producedeep stimulation
Tapotement is a ______ massage movementtapping
Massage should not be given whenabrasions are present
Chucking is an example ofrelax the client
Manipulating proper motor points willwarm the muscle for massage
Normal skin can be maintained by _____ massageweekly
Fulling is performed mainly on thearms
Joint mvoements are restricted to the arm, hands, andfeet
The proper position of the fingers for effleurage iscurved
The most invigorating massage movement istapotement
The gentlest massage movement iseffleurage
Body contours or fatty tissues may be reduced over a period of time by usingfirm kneading


German/French/English Instructor
Halberstadt, Sachsen-Anhalt

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