APMT Essentials Quiz 1

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

Self Care is Self Aware
Self Care is Selfish Care
Self Care is Generational Care
Self Care is Community Care

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

Practice makes perfect
Practice makes probable
Practice makes reliable
Practice make predictable

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

Snow White pressure
Goldilocks pressure
Cinderella pressure
Prince Charming pressure

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
Client talks through the session and/or doesn't speak a word in the session
Client's belly gurgles and/or they swallow a lot
Client yawns and/or twitches

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

Every technique is "pain-free"
Use less lotion
Don't waste time
Warm up the area first

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

Traffic control
Traffic lights
Speedbumps
Passing lane

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

Don't strain, release unnecessary tension
Take your time without urgency
Avoid being overly ambitious
Give 110% in every session

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

Work smarter, not harder
Minimal effort, maximum impact
Feel good to give, and feel good to receive
Use your muscles and calm your mind

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

Body postures that take up lots of space
Forcing your point of view through body language
Feeling superior to those around you
Keeping the same rigid straight spine at all times

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

Open heart and shoulder girdle
Activated legs and core
Sloughing and rounding your spine
Feeling inferior to those around you

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
Cortisol and Testosterone levels go up
Cortisol and Testosterone levels go down
Cortisol goes down, Testosterone goes up

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

Feeling more decisive and stressed
Feeling less decisive and stressed
Feeling more decisive and less stressed
Feeling less decisive and more stressed

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
Ground Reaction Force
Grounded Newton's Apple
Expansive Ground Potential

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
5lbs of extra weight
10lbs of extra weight
20lbs of extra weight

What is the ACCURATE replacement for the listed tools?

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

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

No wrinkles or rounding in the wrist
Back of the palm, wrist, and forearm all on the same plane
Curled thumb into palm, with white knuckles
Push soft fists strokes away, rather than pull towards you

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
Allow your wrists to be the fulcrum/lever of motion for soft knuckles
Soft knuckles replace thumbs
Recommend to only use in a small area

Which cue below is INACCURATE about optimal use of forearms?

Forearms replace palms
Have a relaxed palm and wrists, and slide your armpits down
Pull your strokes towards you, rather than pressing away
When possible, be sure your belly (center of gravity) is facing the direction of your stroke

Which cue below is INACCURATE about optimal use of elbows?

Be sure to apply the deepest pressure gently
When applying deep pressure, be sure your elbow is stacked under your shoulder
Elbow use is generally indicated for very thin, or boney physiques
Meant to be used slowly, and often directing/coaching client's breath is recommended

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

Outside leg forward, inside leg behind
Back leg engaged strongly by driving the outer blade of the foot into the ground
When possible, be sure your belly (center of gravity) is facing the direction of your stroke
Let your legs be passive, and use your back and shoulder to muscle the technique

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

Better option than "archer's/lunge" stance for providing even deep pressure
Outside leg forward, inside leg behind
Better to have your legs shaking than your back breaking
Practice this (and all stances/techniques) with soft face, neck, shoulders, and jaw

What kind of pacing IS recommended when applying deep pressure?

The deeper you go the slower you go
The deeper you go the quicker you go
Cross fiber friction attachments quickly
The lighter you go the slower you go

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
On the client's outbreath
When they hold their breath in
When they hold their breath out

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

Just relax
Imagine you can breathe into the sensation
You helping actually makes my job harder
Allow your body to sink into the table

Which is NOT recommended for providing the safest assisted stretching?

Support the adjacent limbs to reinforce additional support
Go from 0-60 right away to avoid the myotatic stretch reflex
Progress from light to medium to deep
Don't get to the end of their stretch until the end of their breath

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

Recommending client stretch more often between massages
Recommending at least 2 minutes of stretching each day
Massaging a muscle while the therapist moves the adjacent limb
Massaging a muscle while the client's moves the adjacent limb

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

Recommending client move more often between massages
Recommending at least 2 minutes of movement each day
Massaging a muscle while the therapist moves the adjacent limb
Massaging a muscle while the client's moves the adjacent limb

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

When client wants to primarily relax
When client wants to gain more mobility or flexibility
When client wants to engage more muscles more optimally
When client wants to experience less pain

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

Force is effort plus relaxation; power is effort without relaxation
Force is effort plus relaxation; power is also effort without relaxation
Power and force are equal and opposite components of effort and relaxation
Power is effort plus relaxation; force is effort without relaxation

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

Sink in, pause, and coach client's deep breathing
Become so relaxed in your stance that you feel like you're on vacation
Isolate your attention in a singular fashion, as though you on on an island
Allow your body to rest back into or onto the table

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%
5%
10%
50%

What is NOT a byproduct of making and keeping agreements?

Response-ability
Trust
Connection
Drama

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?
Is the pressure okay?
Would you like more or less pressure?
Before we turn you over, would you like any more attention anywhere?

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

Client
Therapist
Boss
Manager

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

Direct
Superficial
Wandering
Deep

The Vagus nerve is NOT responsible for?

Digestion
Respiration
Relaxation
Touch

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

Defensiveness
Safety
Guarding
Projecting

Which activity does NOT increase Vagal Tone?

Deep breathing
Sitting stationary for long periods
Stretching your eyes
Humming

Which is NOT a result of increasing Vagal Tone?

Self-regulation
Feelings of connection and safety
Disconnection
Feelings of safety and security

Exercising with eye movements engage which muscle(s)?

Suboccipitals
Trapezius
Rectus Femoris
Pectoralis Major

APMT Essentials Quiz 1

Heath Reed May 2, 2023

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