[Sticky] ITEC Holistic Massage Exam

RE: Massage Question

Well, for massage in the Supine position, the bolster should go under the knees to align the back, but for additional comfort, a small pillow can be placed in the small of the back while massaging the abdomen. This little gem was dropped on us in class the other day and may just be a trick question.

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RE: Massage Question

agree pillow under the knees

the effects of effluerage = (B) to bring waste products to the surface. this appeared in my mock last week.

i believe physiological effect of kneading is is (B) to prevent muscle fatigue

best of luck
Lilly

RE: ITEC Holistic Massage Exam

Hi there,

Massage cream on dry skin is definitely correct as it states in the text book that 'minerals oils, such as baby oil, dry the skin'.

Does anyone know what the correct proceedure for dealign with an epiletic fit is? A past question I did said one thing and notes from my course say another! How do we know which is right?!?!

Dilemma

RE: More mind boggling questions... ITEC Holistic Massage

Regarding confusion over which questions are right in the ITEC exam questions - one answer given to us by our tutor is 'some answerswill be right, but oneanswer will be more right than others!!'

RE: ITEC Holistic MassageTheory questions for yee..

any ideas as to the answer for Q7 above??

passed holistic massage itec questions

Dear All,
I have been looking at some pass exams questions and they have been of great help , but there are still some that i am unsure of or really don't understand the reasoning behind the the answer given,. I f any one can help with the definatecorrect answer i would really apprieate it, as i 'm one of these irrating people that , if i don't understand the answer i find it hard to accept/ remember.
Also many of the question below are really down to personal preference.
anyway here goes! Hope you can help:eek:

1. effects of efflurage is to
cause perspiration
bring waste products to surface
relieve tension in muscles
lift muscles

2.the specific reason for usinh efflurage over abdominal areas is toaid
desquamation
respiration
peristalisi
reprodcution

3.why would you place a pillow under abdomen when client lying in pron position
make back flatter /easier to massage
relieve discomfort in abdomen

4. which is more suitable for client with dry skin
massage cream
talc
mineral oil
none of them
( is vegatbel oil better for dry skin than cream?)

5. cleint is embarrassed during consulation do you
carry on consult but evert eyes
carry on and keep eye contact
stop consulation and proceed with ,massage
stop consultanyt and ask if they would come back.

6.Healthy menopausal client
light massage using effleurage
general massage

7 which massage movement has the most IMMEDIASTE STIMULATING on the circulkation
effleurage
tapoement
pestrissage
vibration

8. client with UPPER Forearm tnesion.Apart fron skin rolling which other massage technique would you use
hacking
friction
finger kneading
double hand kneading

9. most apprioatra method of sterizilsing a couch
10% chlorine
70% isoproyl alcohol

10 what condition would general not benefit from a head massage
earache
headache
eyestrain
head cold

11 whic is UNethhical
not folling the instruction in a refereall letter from doctor because you feel it is unsuitable
or
scrupuously following the instructions in a fereall letter dsespite feeling they are unsuitable for you client

12 what is not a requirement fo partnership
must inform tax off
name and address on stationary
check any name uised for trading purpose is legally acceptable

RE: ITEC Holistic Massage Exam

Have holistic massage practical tomorrow ........ very nervous...... any advice!!!!!

Am i being stupid ??

Help please i have my holistic massage exam on monday and i have some questions that i just cant seem to answer !

1. Which of the following systems indirectly benefits form holistic massage ?
a - Nervous
b - Lymphatic
c - Muscular
d - Urinary

2. Which of the followingisNOT an effect of holistic massage ?
a - improve lymphatic drainage
b - encourage cellular regeneration
c - improve skin texture
d - to relax muscular tone

3. Which massage movement can be performed with ststic hands ?
a - Tapotement
b - Petrissage
c- Vibrations
d - Effleurage

4. A client with tension in her lower back - which movement would be the most beneficial ?
a - Vibrations
b - Thumb petrissage
c - skin rolling
d - wrining

5. why is it important to consider exercise when discussing after care with your client ?
a - to produce tension in muscles so that the individual is able to deal with stressful situations.
b - to disperse essential vitamins n the body.
c - to slow breating rate and oxygen intake so that the body and mind are calm.
d - to release lactic acid and tension in the muscles.

I would be soooo grateful if a kind soul could help me with these as they are driving me mad !

Thanks and take care Jinny x x x

RE: Am i being stupid ??

Hi there, i did my A, P & M last year, but i am pretty sure these are the right answers!!

1.D All of the other systems are worked on directly.

2.D Muscular tone is increased.

3.C We were never actually taught how to perform vibrations, but it has to be this by a process of elimination.

4.B

5.A

Hope this helps and good luck on Monday!

Rachel

RE: Am i being stupid ??

5star, you are a gem thank you sooo much i really appreciate that you took the time to help me.

Fingers crossed for tommorw
Take Care Jin x x x x

1. Holistic Massage
Which of the following massage movements has the most immediately stimulating efffect on the circulation
a Effleurage
b Tapotement
c Petrissage
d Vibrations

2. Which of the following types of massage movements would you use over the pectoral muscles for general relaxation
a Vibrations
b Frictions
c Cupping
d Kneading

3. Which of the following statements is not true
a REgular massage causes the muscles to become firmer
b Petrissage is a relaxing movement creating a pumping action
c Regular massage helps release muscle spasms
d Massage helps to stimulate the peripheral nerves

4. Which massage medium would you normally use on a client with oily skin
a massage cream
b mineral oil
c purified talc
d no massage medium is required

5. A client with general lower back pain presents for a back massage. Whcih specific massage movement would be most beneficial
a Vibrations
b thumb kneading
c skin rolling
d wringing

6. A client presents with tension in her upper forearm. Apart from skin rolling which other massage maovement would be the most beneficial to use
a hacking
bfinger kneading
c frictions
d double handed kneading

7. Which specific massage movement would be most beneficial to a client with tension in the tibialis anterior
a skin rolling
b palmer kneading
c cupping
d vibrations

8. Which of the following conditions would generally not benefit from head and ncek amssage
a earache
b headaches
c eyestrain
d head cold

9. Which massage movement would be most beneficial for a client suffering with mild cosntipation
a finger kneading
b skin rolling
c light cupping
d vibrations

What stimulating movement will benefit around the patella
What part of body would you massage when a client is on the first day of menstruation
What movement will benefit someone who has tension in shoulders
What would you do if you found a lump on client's thigh
Which movements benefit poor muscle tone
When was massage first used in ancient times
Where did Galen come from
Which movement meant to compress and stretch muscle
What is shiatsu
What is acupressure
What is bach Flower remedies
Which form of promotional activity is the cheapest
What area of body would you direct massage towards if draining
What is psychological benefits of massage
Physiological effects...
What would you massage (or not) when client presents with varicose veins
How would you treat someone with lower back problems
How would you treat someone if they were healthy but had abdominal pain
How would you treat someone who presented with menopausal symptoms

Hi there, im taking the itec holistic massage course and am now starting to make a plan of a treatment room. Has anybody got any tips or advice or even how best to go about this im stumped at where to start.
Thanks
emmap

exam today

very hard

some of the questions i can remember
who not to use percussion on obese, very thin, answer very thin
permission needed to massage under 16. answer a letter or verbal
when was massage society set up answer 1884
doc of medicine hipprocrates
alexander what is it
oseopathy definition
mass arabic for to touch or feel
what not to do on face answer cupping
definition shiatsu
massage on forearm is thumb petrissage
hyperaemia what is
massage on abdomen which one best
bicep what would you ask first answer did you pick up heavy load too quick
tension in muscle answer firm with nodules
some one has oseoparosis and won't get doc note what do you do
ayurvedic answer india
massage around patella which answer frictions
what is iridology
accupressure
what is yoga
something about your pyche and how would be benifited
what cause back problems answer stiff, rigid legs and lock knee
passive movement what is it
back of head bone which one frontal, temperal, occipital or maxilla
supernation position with towel why under knee where helps answer lower back
what does hole in couch do answer keep neck and head aligned
mens part to avoid answer femoral triangle
lump on thigh you find do you carry on as norm, avoid and tell after, stop
write in note answer avoid and tell at end
update consultation form answer each time
towel management answer only uncover area working on

hope this helps all and good luck#
emma

ITEC Holistic Massage Exam Paper

Sat my Holistic Massage Paper yesterday and it wasn't too bad.

All the Complementary Therapy questions are fine - just remember that Alexander is posture and the others are easy. 🙂

Bit of a discussion after with other students about whether a question was regarding upper arm or upper forearm and what movements should be used to relieve tension. It was agreed it should be thumb petrissage which ever part of the arm it was! :confused:

Thumb petrissage was also correct for lumbar region tension - so don't let the same answer put you off as it did me! :rolleyes:

There was also a question on osteopathy which was worded in a typical ITEC confusing manner as I was looking for a musculo-skeletal answer but it wasn't as simple as that! But tried to get it right by a process of elimination - you know it's not spine or pressure points so that really only left one correct answer. 😡

Bell's Palsy was a nervous disorder. 😮

The rest really weren't that bad if you know the answer!

Sorry I can't remember too many more but these were the worst ones. :confused:

Good luck everyone - hope this helps - even if it only gives you one extra answer that you didn't know then it was worth racking my almost empty brain!

Only the practical to go - roll on 4 weeks time.

Mrs Doubtfire

Holistic, A&P, Business exam today

Well it started well with Holistic which wasn't too bad then the A&P which wasn't great and then i found the business one quite hard.

I'll try and remember some, Emma has mentioned quite alot, the questions will be mixed up as its all a blur now

What is the action of the subscapularis?
What helps speed up nerve conduction?
What is one function of the spleen?
what does the Liver store?
What is scoliosis?
Where would you find gliding joints?
What is the function of cancellous bone?
Know osteo-arthritis/rheumatoid arthritis/osteoporosis
a tricky one about a client who suffers with osteoporosis and has refused to get a gp letter, to treat or not to treat:confused:

How would you sit during a consultation eg table inbetween you and client or not??
When would you pay VAT?
sole trader and partnership questions
How long do you have to be employed before being able to recieve maturnity pay and also sick pay?
What colour fire extinguisher holds H2O?
Questions about electricity/safety
What method would destroy micro organisms and spores?
Know the diferences between, balance sheets, profit and loss, cash flow etc...

that should do you for now, didn't want to make it too easy and give you the answers also if i gave the wrong answers i would feel very silly :022:
If i think of any more i will post them up

ta ta for now:)

Can you help me with this question, please?

I sit my holistic massage exam tomorrow and am puzzled by the question~ 'what do you do if a client becomes embarrassed during a consultation'~ Is it continue with the consultation and maintain eye contact or is it stop the consultation and ask them if they want to come back another time. I've seen both answers given to this and would reallly appreciate it if someone could enlighten me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks!
PS if any one can tell me how to email directly I be grateful! Have searched for the right way to post this but can't see how to do it ~ am probably looking too hard!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks again!

Hello Happy student,

In answer to:

PS if any one can tell me how to email directly I be grateful! Have searched for the right way to post this but can't see how to do it ~ am probably looking too hard!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not too sure what you're asking here. :confused: Your post has appeared on the thread just fine. Are you asking how to email another member?

Holistic
Moderator

I wondered if there was a way to post a message without having to attach it to a thread. Is there a way to put a message on the new posting site directly? I'm sure that there must be a way.....? Again, thanks for the advice

Ah, I see what you mean now 🙂 To start a new THREAD, just go to the main index page of the forum you want to post in ... eg for this one it would be: ... and near the top on the left you'll see a blue button with NEW THREAD on it. Just click on that and choose your title before typing your message, though if you want to change the title line in any way once you've posted the message, you'll have to ask one of the mods to do it - members cannot change new thread titles.

Hope this helps.

Holistic
Moderator

Thanks for that. Much appreciated.

Hi did you find out the ans to that question about the client becoming embarrased? best of luck on exam.. I have mine this wednesday...

Hi,

About the client getting embarrased....keep eye contact with the client and go through the procedure with them. what you are going to do and what they will need to do...we were told to be prepared for that question...

Thanks for advice to my question. I discussed it with the girls from our group just before our exam yesterday evening and we decided to go with what you both have said. The question didn't come up but at least we were all prepared for it if it had. The exam wasn't too bad. Quite a few questions about complimentary therapies, some about the history of massage, some about massage movements, a couple about specific muscles and I can't remember what else there was. It is a relief to be finished studying for a while although I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Good luck with your exam on Wednesday!

Love

im new to this site i have my itec massage exam friday, do you have questions&answers to the a&p paper.dreading it

hi all!
any recent exam papers on holistic massage?

hi all!
any recent exam papers on holistic massage?

Hello MizzyDee

If by 'recent' you mean current exam papers, I'm afraid these could not be posted on the forum, as per the guidelines for posting here:

Sorry!

Holistic
Healthypages Moderator

I accept with information:The question didn't come up but at least we were all prepared for it if it had. The exam wasn't too bad. Quite a few questions about complimentary therapies, some about the history of massage, some about massage movements, a couple about specific muscles.