UB308004 Hand Reflexology and Self-Management Revision

Fill-in-the-blank practice revision flashcards covering hand reflexology techniques, reflex mapping locations, contraindications, special care conditions, client positioning safety, and hand skeletal anatomy.

To stimulate a reflex during treatment, __________ passes are applied.

$$6$$

To calm a reflex during treatment, __________ passes are used.

$$4-12$$

The five reflexology techniques listed are Thumb wiggle, Finger walk, Pulsing, Pressure, and __________.

Rotating

The Knee/Leg/Hip reflex is located on both hands on the __________ aspect, zone 5 between the waistline and pelvic area.

dorsal

The Liver reflex is located on the right hand on palmer and dorsal aspects, between the diaphragm and waistline guidelines, coming across zones 3 into the start of __________.

zone 5

The Adrenals reflex is located on both hands, palmer aspect, at the edge of zone 1 & 2, between the waistline and __________.

diaphragm

The Spleen reflex is located on the left hand between the diaphragm and waistline guideline, in between zones __________ on the palmer and dorsal aspects.

4 & 5

Conditions that present an absolute ban on reflexology, including Deep Vein Thrombosis, contagious diseases, and acute undiagnosed pain, are classified as __________.

Contraindications

Clients presenting with sudden and unexplained discomfort categorized as __________ pain should not receive reflexology treatment.

Acute undiagnosed

Under the list of contraindications, impending clinical examinations are listed as __________.

Imminent medical tests or procedure

Aneurysm, Cancer, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, and Pregnancy are categorized not as contraindications, but under __________.

Special care

When seating a client at a plinth, a pillow is placed between the client and therapists, with a __________ placed on top of the pillow with a cover.

Face cradle

When using a seated massage chair, a bolster and pillow are placed under the client's __________ to prevent them from falling off the sides.

arms/hands

When adjusting a seated massage chair for a client's stature, the therapist adjusts the face cradle height, face cradle position, and the __________.

middle leaning base

To ensure client and practitioner safety, all necessary treatment materials must be kept close to hand on a __________.

trolley

To ensure client safety in both the plinth and massage chair setups, the treatment area must remain completely clear of __________.

trip hazards

In the skeletal anatomy of the hand shown below, the thumb is medically designated as the __________.

pollex

The bones of the hand consist of three major structural groups: carpals, metacarpals, and __________.

Phalanges

Each finger's phalanx bones (except the thumb) are divided into three distinct segments: proximal, middle, and __________.

distal