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Questions:

      1. Who described deep transverse friction techniques in a 1970's textbook?
    1. a.       James Cyriax?

      b.      Albert Hoffa?

      c.       Elizabeth Dicke

      d.      Per Henrik Ling

      1. Which of the following uses tsubos and was discovered by Tamai Tempaka?

      a.       Rolfing

      b.      Reflexology

      c.       Shiatsu

      d.      Reiki

      1. Who was credited with first producing the movements of the Swedish massage?

      a.       John Harvey Kellogg

      b.      Per Henrik Ling

      c.       James Cyriax

      d.      Tamai Tempaka

      1. Polarity therapy is a technique developed by ___________.  This approach balances the body physically and energetically.

      a.       Jack Painter

      b.      Ida Rolf

      c.       Randolph Stone

      d.      Joseph Heller

      1. Manipulation of fascia which was created out of the technique of structural integration is referred to as:

      a.       Shiatsu

      b.      Rolfing

      c.       Muscle testing

      d.      Applied kinesiology

       

      1. _________________ systemized the reflexology work of William Fitzgerald.

      a.       Eunice Ingham

      b.      Tamai Tempaka

      c.       Lamar Rosequist

      d.      Randolph Stone

      1. Eunice Ingham created the modernized form of reflexology that focuses mainly on which of the following?

      a.       Spine

      b.      Hands and feet

      c.       Stomach and lungs

      d.      Cranial sacral system

      1. Which is a type of connective tissue massage that uses paths of dermatomes?

      a.       Bindegeswebmassage

      b.      Rolfing

      c.       Polarity

      d.      Reiki

      1. Who was credited with for developing Bindegewebsmassage?

      a.       John Upledger

      b.      Emil Vodder

      c.       Iona Teeguarden

      d.      Elizabeth Dicke

      1. John Upledger is assovciated with _______________?

      a.       Bindegewebsmassage

      b.      Lomi Lomi

      c.       Craniosacral therapy

      d.      Hellerwork

      1. Rehabilitation and effleurage has been associated with _______________________?

      a.       Harold D. Storms

      b.      B. J. Palmer

      c.       Lamar Rosequist

      d.      William Fitzgerald

      1. Cerebral spinal fluid movement is emphasized in

      a.       Hellerwork

      b.      Myofascial release

      c.       Craniosacral therapy

      d.      Aromatherapy

      1. The zone theory and reflex charts are associated with

      a.       Reflexology

      b.      Chiropractic

      c.       Rolfing

      d.      Hellerwork 

      1. Who developed trigger-point therapy that is based on neuromuscular stress points?

      a.       Dolores Krieger

      b.      Janet Travell

      c.       Randolph Stone

      d.      Lamar Rosequist

      1. Which of the following uses mentastics, which are movement exercises during treatment?

      a.       Shiatsu

      b.      Polarity therapy

      c.       Traeger method

      d.      Touch for health

      1. Which of the following is a simplified version of kinesiology that has a goal of relieving stress on organs and muscles?

      a.       Touch for health

      b.      Shiatsu

      c.       Polarity therapy

      d.      Hellerwork

      1. Who developed the method of ortho-bionomy?

      a.       Arthur Lincoln Pauls

      b.      Heller

      c.       Albert Hoffa

      d.      James Cyriax

      1. Which is an osteopathic based form of body therapy that deals with chronic injuries and structural imbalances?

      a.       Transverse friction massage

      b.      Ortho-bionomy

      c.       Reflexology

      d.      Trager

      1. Ortho-Bionomy is best defined as:

      a.       The correct application of the laws of life

      b.      The theory of subluxation correction

      c.       The study of life to correct vertebral subluxation

      d.      The therapeutic application of osteopathy in life

      1. Increases in movement of cerebral spinal fluid, oxygen and blood delivery to the brain are associated with _________, which was developed baswwed on the findings of John Upledger and DeJanet.

      a.       Kinesiology

      b.      Aromatherapy

      c.       Craniosacral therapy

      d.      Myofascial release 

      1. Which approach developed by Emil Vodder uses stroking to clear the body of toxins?

      a.       Myofascial release

      b.      Manual lymphatic drainage

      c.       Bindegewebsmassage

      d.      Deep transverse friction

      1. Deep connective tissue manipulation is needed when the body is out of alignment with the forces of gravity.  Which approach does this represent?

      a.       Shiatsu

      b.      Chiropractic

      c.       Rolfing

      d.      Polarity

      1. Who introduced Swedish massage to America?

      a.       Emil Voidder

      b.      Randolph Stone

      c.       George Taylor

      d.      Paul St. John

      1. Which method is most similar to Reiki?

      a.       Polarity therapy

      b.      Ortho-bionomy

      c.       Myofascial release

      d.      Connective tissue massage

      1. Which holistic approach is focused on the electromagnetic force of the body?

      a.       Ortho-bionomy

      b.      Polarity therapy

      c.       Rolfing

      d.      Craniosacral therapy

      1. Hellerwork consists of deep tissue manipulation, _________ and movement education.  In this way, dysfunctional posture may be prevented.

      a.       Guided verbal dialog

      b.      Polarity therapy

      c.       Cryotherapy

      d.      Hydrotherapy

      1. Polarity therapy is based on the principles of __________.

      a.       Ayurvedic medicine

      b.      Hellerwork

      c.       Reflexology

      d.      Traditional western medicine

      1. According to the Ayurvedic philosophy, energy of the body is in five regions.  The life sustaining energy in the brain is referred to as:

      a.       Udana

      b.      Vyana

      c.       Prana

      d.      Samana

      1. Redirecting prana, gentle touch, rocking movements and cranial holds are part of which bodywork technique?

      a.       Rolfing

      b.      Polarity therapy

      c.       Shiatsu

      d.      Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

      1. According to the Ayurvedic philosophy and polarity therapy, which form of energy controls the diaphragm?

      a.       Apana

      b.      Samana

      c.       Yvana

      d.      Udana

      1. How many sessions does a complete Hellerwork program consist of?

      a.       3

      b.      6

      c.       9

      d.      11

      1. Rolfing and Hellerwork use which of the following types of approach?

      a.       Deep connective tissue manipulation

      b.      Reflexology

      c.       Polarity therapy

      d.      Hydrotherapy

      1. According to polarity therapy and Ayurvedic philosophy, which energy form controls the heart and lungs?

      a.       Vyana

      b.      Samana

      c.       Apana

      d.      Udana

      1. Energy currents correspond to the five elements in Ayurvedic medicine, which are air, fire, water, earth and ether.  Which approach does this pertain to?

      a.       Polarity therapy

      b.      Hellerwork

      c.       Reflexology

      d.      Acupressure

      1. The gentlemovements that a client does on his or her own to prolong the benefits of a trager session is referred to as:

      a.       Rolfing

      b.      Hellerwork

      c.       Mentastics

      d.      Ortho-bionomy

      1. All of the following are associated with Trager work except:

      a.       Movement reeducation

      b.      Psychophysical integration

      c.       Non-intrusive contact to give greater softness to tissue

      d.      Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

      1. Which approach involves a connection on a mental level with the patient that uses mentastics?

      a.       Shiatsu

      b.      Rolfing

      c.       Reiki

      d.      Trager

      1. Which of the following best describes energy balancing in polarity therapy?

      a.       The therapist puts his/her positively charged hand on the client’s negatively charged body part

      b.      The therapist puts hisher positively charged hand on the client’s positively charged body part.

      c.       The therapist puts his/her negatively charged hand on the client’s negatively charged body part

      d.      The client puts his or her positively charged hand on the therapist’s positively charged body part

      1. Which approach purposely follows the dermatomes and uses a connective tissue massage to aid in healing?

      a.       Cranial sacral therapy

      b.      Bindegewebsmassage

      c.       Polarity therapy

      d.      Tapotement

      1. Reflexology and ______________ both focus on the client’s hands and feet during treatment.

      a.       Paraffin bath

      b.      Sitz bath

      c.       Hellerwork

      d.      Rolfing

      1. The finger pressure method of healing, called ____________ was developed by Tamai Tempaka in the 20th century.

      a.       Tuina

      b.      Anmo

      c.       Shiatsu

      d.      Acupressure

      1. Shiatsu is usually given to the client on which of the following?

      a.       Massage table

      b.      Floor

      c.       Chair

      d.      Bed

      1. Which of the following is an osteopathic based form of body therapy created by Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls?

      a.       Ortho-bionomy

      b.      Hellerwork

      c.       Rolfing

      d.      Polarity therapy

      1. All of the following are positive results from Trager therapy except:

      a.       Prevention of  certain anxieties

      b.      Promotion of a positive attitude

      c.       Alleviation of pain

      d.      Relief for symptoms of eclampsia

      1. Which technique believes that the human body is based on electromagnetic force?

      a.       Chiropractic

      b.      Polarity therapy

      c.       Trager therapy

      d.      Ortho-bionomy

      1. Shiatsu utilizes massage and ______________ during treatment

      a.       Polarity therapy

      b.      Reiki

      c.       Rolfing

      d.      Pressure point therapy

      1. This technique shows how each part of the body has a neutral, positive or negative charge.  This is most closely related to:

      a.       Polarity therapy

      b.      Rolfing

      c.       Shiatsu

      d.      Reflexology

      1. What approach is associated with Jack Painter?

      a.       Osteopathy

      b.      Chiropractic

      c.       Physical therapy

      d.      Postural integration

      1. Using mind and body techniques to foster better posture is associated with:

      a.       Trigger point therapy

      b.      Hydrotherapy

      c.       Postural integration

      d.      Bindegewebsmassage

      1. Reflexive therapy for connective tissue uses a type of massage that focuses on dermatomes. This most closely describes:

      a.       Rolfing

      b.      Bindegewebsmassage

      c.       Reflexology

      d.      Trager therapy

      1. Which of the following is a technique that retrains the lymph in order to make it flow more rapid and effectively?

      a.       Manual lymph drainage

      b.      Chiropractic

      c.       Polarity therapy

      d.      Trigger point therapy

      1. What approach is Vimala Schneider McClure associated with?

            a.     Rolfing

            b.      Osteopathy                                                    c.     Reflexology                                                                                                                                                                                            d.   Infant massage

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