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Massage Therapy examination - limited branch Section

 

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APPROX. # OF QUESTIONS

Professionalism and Legal Issues

Professional Ethics - 4731-1-02
Scope of Practice - 4731-1-05
Legal Issues - 4731.22, 4731.34, 4731.41, 4731.99, Ohio Revised Code

 5

Massage Techniques

Passive Touch/Pressure Touch
Stroking/Effleurage
Friction:  Centripetal/Centrifugal
Kneading/Pretrissage
Fulling
Vibration
Percussion
Joint Movements

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Effects of Massage

Mechanical/Direct Physical Effects
Metabolic/Biochemical Effects
Reflex/Neurological Effects
Psychological Effects
Effects by Technique

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Therapeutic Applications for Massage

Conditions
Disorders
Diagnoses
Applications of Various Techniques

 
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Contraindications for Massage

Conditions
Disorders
Diagnoses
Contraindication of Various Techniques
Local and General Contraindications

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Sanitation and Safety

Universal Precautions - Chapter 17, CDC
(http://www.cdc.gov)
Sanitation

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Therapeutic Environment

Client Positioning/Draping and Comfort 
Lubricants

 5

Hydrotherapy

Heat Applications
Cold Applications
Ice Therapy
R.I.C.E. First Aid

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