Test on Overview of Manual Therapies

Question 1: Cryotherapy belongs among the types of manual therapies.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials list massage, stretching, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, joint mobilisation, manipulation, passive range of motion (PROM), osteotherapy, and the Dorn Method as types of manual therapies, but cryotherapy is not mentioned.

Question 2: According to the study materials, which of the following conditions is considered a contraindication for massage therapy?

A. Acute inflammation

B. Release of muscle tension

C. Fever

D. Skin diseases

Explanation: The study materials list acute inflammation, fever, and skin diseases as contraindications for massage therapy. Release of muscle tension is a main benefit of massage, not a contraindication.

Question 3: Stroking, petrissage, and percussion are considered among the most used types of massage techniques.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that stroking (effleurage), petrissage (kneading), and percussion (tapping) belong among the most used types of massage.

Question 4: Effleurage massage involves gentle movements performed from the head to the tail.

A. Yes

B. No

Explanation: Effleurage involves a slightly bigger pressure and is performed towards the heart, in the opposite direction of stroking, which is from head to tail.

Question 5: According to the study materials, what does a therapist primarily check for when performing the stroking technique as an assessment?

A. The condition of tissues, areas of increased tension, lumps, swelling, and temperature differences.

B. Deeper muscle tension by grasping and compressing a fold of skin.

C. The animal's performance levels and ability to prevent injuries.

D. The direction of blood flow towards the heart using slightly bigger pressure.

Explanation: During stroking, the therapist checks the condition of tissues, finds areas of increased tension, and detects lumps, swelling, and temperature differences. Grasping and compressing skin folds describes petrissage/kneading. Checking performance and injury prevention relates to sport massage in general, not specifically stroking assessment. Performing a movement towards the heart with slightly bigger pressure describes effleurage, not the assessment aspects of stroking.