Question

ch 21 pedicure massage benefits quiz question 1 of 1 6 points fill in the blanks: during pedicure services, work , to prevent injury to yourself. is the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements. is a light, continuous, rhythmic stroking movement with the fingers and palm, keeping contact with the client as much as possible. generally, when performing a foot massage, grasp the foot between the thumb and fingers at the area. the thumb is on the bottom of the foot, while the fingers are wrapped around the foots side. is a method of applying pressure with the thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet and is based on the principle that areas in the feet and hands correspond to all the organs, glands, and other body parts. word bank: reflexology, mid - tarsal, massage, ergonomically, effleurage, dorsal

Explanation:

1. Working ergonomically helps prevent self - injury during pedicure services.
2. Massage is the manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by various movements.
3. Effleurage is a light, continuous, rhythmic stroking movement.
4. When massaging the foot, grasp it at the mid - tarsal area.
5. The fingers are wrapped around the foot's dorsal side.
6. Reflexology is the method of applying pressure based on the principle of body part correspondences.

Answer:

1. ergonomically
2. massage
3. effleurage
4. mid - tarsal
5. dorsal
6. reflexology