APMT Essentials Quiz 1

Which definition was NOT used to complete the statement, “Self Care is _____”?

Self Care is Self Aware

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Self Care is Selfish Care

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Self Care is Generational Care

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Self Care is Community Care

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Which of the analogies was NOT used in relation to “practice”?

Practice makes perfect

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Practice makes probable

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Practice makes reliable

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Practice make predictable

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What children’s story analogy WAS used to represent clients’ preferred pressure?

Snow White pressure

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Goldilocks pressure

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Cinderella pressure

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Prince Charming pressure

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What are the 2 clear behaviors from your client’s body intelligence that the techniques are reinforcing resistance?

Client holds their breath and/or unnecessarily tighten their body

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Client talks through the session and/or doesn't speak a word in the session

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Client's belly gurgles and/or they swallow a lot

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Client yawns and/or twitches

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Which of the following instructions are NOT recommended when applying deep tissue pressure?

Every technique is "pain-free"

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Use less lotion

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Don't waste time

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Warm up the area first

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Which metaphor was used about how to approach knots, trigger points, or otherwise areas of disorganized fascia?

Traffic control

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Traffic lights

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Speedbumps

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Passing lane

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Which of the following was NOT shared as a “Principle for Easy Body Mechanics”?

Don't strain, release unnecessary tension

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Take your time without urgency

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Avoid being overly ambitious

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Give 110% in every session

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Which of the following is NOT a goal discussed for Easy Body Mechanics?

Work smarter, not harder

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Minimal effort, maximum impact

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Feel good to give, and feel good to receive

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Use your muscles and calm your mind

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According to Harvard researcher, Dr. Amy Cuddy, which IS an example of a “high power pose”?

Body postures that take up lots of space

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Forcing your point of view through body language

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Feeling superior to those around you

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Keeping the same rigid straight spine at all times

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According to Harvard researcher, Dr. Amy Cuddy, which IS an example of a “low power pose”?

Open heart and shoulder girdle

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Activated legs and core

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Sloughing and rounding your spine

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Feeling inferior to those around you

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In what ways do physiological hormonal level shifts when you practice even 2 minutes of high power poses in your posture (and your practice)?

Cortisol goes up, Testosterone goes down

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Cortisol and Testosterone levels go up

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Cortisol and Testosterone levels go down

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Cortisol goes down, Testosterone goes up

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What kind of psychological state is often measured in those who practice high power poses?

Feeling more decisive and stressed

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Feeling less decisive and stressed

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Feeling more decisive and less stressed

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Feeling less decisive and more stressed

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Exemplified by the function of a trampoline, or a massage therapist pressing their feet into the ground to exert more power in their upper body, what is the equal and opposite force of gravity called?

Catalytic Ground Physics

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Ground Reaction Force

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Grounded Newton's Apple

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Expansive Ground Potential

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For every one inch that the ear canal moves anterior (in front of) the shoulder girdle, how much additional weight does the back of the neck and shoulders need to support?

2lbs of extra weight

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5lbs of extra weight

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10lbs of extra weight

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20lbs of extra weight

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What is the ACCURATE replacement for the listed tools?

Forearms and elbows replace palms, soft fists/knuckles replace thumbs

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Soft fists and forearms replace palms, soft knuckles and elbows replace thumbs

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Soft fists and elbows replace thumbs, forearms and soft knuckles replace palms

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Forearms and elbows replace thumbs, soft fists/knuckles replace palms

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Which cue below is INACCURATE about optimal use of soft fists?

No wrinkles or rounding in the wrist

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Back of the palm, wrist, and forearm all on the same plane

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Curled thumb into palm, with white knuckles

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Push soft fists strokes away, rather than pull towards you

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Which cue below is INACCURATE about optimal use of soft knuckles?

Back of the first phalangeal segments, palm, wrist, and forearm all on the same plane

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Allow your wrists to be the fulcrum/lever of motion for soft knuckles

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Soft knuckles replace thumbs

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Recommend to only use in a small area

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Which cue below is INACCURATE about optimal use of forearms?

Forearms replace palms

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Have a relaxed palm and wrists, and slide your armpits down

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Pull your strokes towards you, rather than pressing away

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When possible, be sure your belly (center of gravity) is facing the direction of your stroke

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Which cue below is INACCURATE about optimal use of elbows?

Be sure to apply the deepest pressure gently

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When applying deep pressure, be sure your elbow is stacked under your shoulder

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Elbow use is generally indicated for very thin, or boney physiques

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Meant to be used slowly, and often directing/coaching client's breath is recommended

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Which cue below is INACCURATE about optimal use of “archer’s/lunge” stance?

Outside leg forward, inside leg behind

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Back leg engaged strongly by driving the outer blade of the foot into the ground

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When possible, be sure your belly (center of gravity) is facing the direction of your stroke

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Let your legs be passive, and use your back and shoulder to muscle the technique

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Which cue below is INACCURATE about optimal use of “tripod/kickstand” stance?

Better option than "archer's/lunge" stance for providing even deep pressure

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Outside leg forward, inside leg behind

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Better to have your legs shaking than your back breaking

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Practice this (and all stances/techniques) with soft face, neck, shoulders, and jaw

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What kind of pacing IS recommended when applying deep pressure?

The deeper you go the slower you go

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The deeper you go the quicker you go

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Cross fiber friction attachments quickly

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The lighter you go the slower you go

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Which of your client’s body cues IS recommended to follow or coach when delivering intense pressure, stretching, or other therapeutic interventions?

On the client's inbreath

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On the client's outbreath

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When they hold their breath in

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When they hold their breath out

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Which coaching cue is NOT recommended to use to assist your client relaxing while receiving intense pressure?

Just relax

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Imagine you can breathe into the sensation

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You helping actually makes my job harder

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Allow your body to sink into the table

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Which is NOT recommended for providing the safest assisted stretching?

Support the adjacent limbs to reinforce additional support

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Go from 0-60 right away to avoid the myotatic stretch reflex

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Progress from light to medium to deep

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Don't get to the end of their stretch until the end of their breath

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Which of the following best describes “Pin & Stretch”?

Recommending client stretch more often between massages

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Recommending at least 2 minutes of stretching each day

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Massaging a muscle while the therapist moves the adjacent limb

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Massaging a muscle while the client's moves the adjacent limb

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Which of the following best describes “Call for Motion/Movement” or “CFM”?

Recommending client move more often between massages

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Recommending at least 2 minutes of movement each day

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Massaging a muscle while the therapist moves the adjacent limb

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Massaging a muscle while the client's moves the adjacent limb

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When is it NOT recommended to perform “Call for Motion/Movement” or “CFM”?

When client wants to primarily relax

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When client wants to gain more mobility or flexibility

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When client wants to engage more muscles more optimally

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When client wants to experience less pain

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Regarding body mechanics and ergonomics, how were “power” and “force” distinguished?

Force is effort plus relaxation; power is effort without relaxation

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Force is effort plus relaxation; power is also effort without relaxation

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Power and force are equal and opposite components of effort and relaxation

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Power is effort plus relaxation; force is effort without relaxation

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Which cue below is INACCURATE about optimal use of “instant Maui” stance?

Sink in, pause, and coach client's deep breathing

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Become so relaxed in your stance that you feel like you're on vacation

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Isolate your attention in a singular fashion, as though you on on an island

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Allow your body to rest back into or onto the table

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What percentage of Americans keep their agreements (do what they say they are going to do, and don’t do with what they say they’re not going to do)?

3%

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5%

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10%

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50%

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What is NOT a byproduct of making and keeping agreements?

Response-ability

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Trust

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Connection

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Drama

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What is NOT an example of empowering your clients when establishing clear agreements and requests?

Please let me know anytime you would like more or less pressure, okay?

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Is the pressure okay?

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Would you like more or less pressure?

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Before we turn you over, would you like any more attention anywhere?

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When applying the power differential to the massage therapy clinical setting, who most often has the greatest power?

Client

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Therapist

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Boss

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Manager

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What IS the etymology of Cranial Nerve X, or the “Vagus” nerve?

Direct

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Superficial

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Wandering

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Deep

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The Vagus nerve is NOT responsible for?

Digestion

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Respiration

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Relaxation

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Touch

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According to PolyVagal Therapy, what quality is essential for connection?

Defensiveness

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Safety

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Guarding

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Projecting

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Which activity does NOT increase Vagal Tone?

Deep breathing

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Sitting stationary for long periods

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Stretching your eyes

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Humming

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Which is NOT a result of increasing Vagal Tone?

Self-regulation

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Feelings of connection and safety

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Disconnection

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Feelings of safety and security

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Exercising with eye movements engage which muscle(s)?

Suboccipitals

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Trapezius

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Rectus Femoris

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Pectoralis Major

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