What is the main function of the
circularity system?

Name 3 things the
circularity system transport?

Give 2 reasons why we need the
circularity system?

Name a least 3 components that
make up the circularity system?

name at least 2 of the 4 components that make up blood

Which massage manipulation is capable of loosening scar tissue, breaking down adhesions and increasing joint mobility?Effleurage
Petrissage
Frictions
Percussion

Which one of the following is a type of red blood cell?

Erythrocyte.
Lymphocyte.
Melanocyte.
Leukocyte.

Which one of the following is the best definition of the term ‘contra-action’?

*Something which prevents treatment.
*A reaction which restricts treatment.
*Something which occurs only following treatment.
* An adverse reaction during or following treatment.

Which one of the following massage mediums is the best massage medium for a dry dehydrated skin?

Powder
Cream
Oil

Which one of the following is the best direction to apply massage?

Towards the lymph nodes
Along the muscle fibres
Towards lower limbs
Pressure towards the heart

Why must record cards be kept up-to-date?

*To enable therapist to send promotional information to clients
*To enable the therapist to know when clients due for next treatment
*To meet the data protection act
*To meet the requirements of the chamber of the code of practice

Which one of the following is not a contra-indication to gyratory massage?

Varicose veins
Broken capillaries
Cellulite
Bruising

Which one of the following determines the distance of the lamp from the skin’s tissues?

Cosine law
Grotthus law
Inverse law
Hertz law

Why must care be taken regarding the pressure exerted on the skin’s tissues when using gyratory massage?

*To prevent muscle fatigue
*To prevent bruising
*To prevent therapist fatigue
*To prevent blisters on therapist’s hands

Skin rolling is a form of which one of the following types of massage?

Effleurage
Petrissage
Tapotement
Vibrations