Chapter 1: The Massage Therapy Profession – Flashcards
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Intentional and systematic manipulation of soft tissues of the body to obtain & maintain health
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Massage
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General term used to describe all of the different systems of soft tissue manipulation
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Massage Therapy
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Types of therapies or healing systems generally outside the 'norm', ex: herbal remedies, acupuncture, biofeedback
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CAM: Complementary Alternative Medicine
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Settings that focus on personal grooming, relaxation & rejuvenation
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Personal Care Setting
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Facilities whose main purpose is to provide opportunities for exercise & sports, but also offer support services like massage
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Sports/fitness/recreation Setting
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Facilities where patients are treated for illnesses & injuries
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Healthcare Setting
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Most likely MT's are self-employed & develop their business to suit their own interest and talents
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Private Practice Setting
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COMTA: Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation
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Organization responsible for identifying core competencies for massage therapists
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Continuing Education
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Education beyond entry-level training
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A method for general public, other professionals & employers to evaluate a person's background in a given field
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Credentials
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A statement that a person has graduated or successfully completed a course of study
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Diploma/Certificate
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Any form of massage therapy
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Modality
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Also referred to as board certification, credentials given by a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization that attests to a persons competency in a given profession
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Professional Associations
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AMTA
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American Massage Therapy Association
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ABMP
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Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals
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AOBTA
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American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia
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APTA
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American Polarity Therapy Association
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NCBTMB
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National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
