Exam 7: Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping

Which factor in a shoe provides the best balance, performance, and directional control while performing massage?

Which reason is a purpose for draping a client?

Which technique used to move around a client lying on a mat?

Where is the body's center of gravity located?

Which position is appropriate for the archer stance?

In the horse stance, as the massage therapist's hands move laterally or anteriorly and posteriorly, what does the therapist's body weight do?

How are the massage therapist's feet positioned in the horse stance?

Which effect does using proper body mechanics have?

Foot stances that provide support, balance, and mobility are all essential to which aspect of massage therapy?

What is the minimum number of towels used to drape clients?

Which condition do effective body mechanics help prevent?

Where is a bolster typically placed for a client in prone position?

Which position is a primary one for the client to be in while receiving massage therapy?

Which term means lying face down?

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that warm-ups last how many minutes?

Foot stances that provide support, balance, and mobility are all essential to which aspect of massage therapy?

Which items are pillows or cushions used for supporting clients in the various positions for massage therapy?

Which guideline is recommended for effective body mechanics?

Which term means the client is resting face up, and his or her trunk and head are upright in relation to the lower body?

Which approach would be most effective in reducing risk of fatigue and injury to massage therapists?