within the past few weeks I have taken the IHM written paper and the practical. Have just heard that I have passed - huge sigh of relief.
The questions I was asked in the practical were:
What would I do if client had a nose bleed
What muscles am I working on at the moment
Do I know why we encourage client to lean forwards during IHM massage rather than sit upright? - totally floored me that one - hadn't a clue - however, I said it helps client to relax, otherwise they would be sitting upright, maybe holding tension in their backs etc. The examiner must have been happy with my reply, because she passed me! Afterwards, my model, who is also a yoga enthusiast said it also flexes the spine forwards which is what she is taught in yoga. (she wished she could have answered that one for me, but kept schtum!)
The other students were asked things like what is the benefit of IHM to a particular system of the body i.e. circulation etc. I was trying to earhole what they were being asked, but I was also deeply concentrating on what move I had to do next, so missed a lot of what was being asked/replied!!
As for the written exam I've been racking my brain to remember what questions were there but the exam all went in a bit of a blur. There were lots of the questions from the mock and sample papers, but some of the others really stumped me, as follows....
Learn the latin names for various conditions for headlice, dandruff etc. A couple of questions asked about contraindications etc, referring on etc, for the latin names of these things - again, I hadn't a clue, but some of the multiple choice answers were very obviously wrong, so it was a case of guessing 50/50 for the other answers (Who wants to be a millionnaire comes to mind).
Learn the posh term for frozen shoulder (i.e. adhesive capsulitis or something like that), too.
What does ear pulling do? i.e. relax, stimulate, energise etc. I think I got that wrong as I put relax, but looking in the book afterwards, it said stimulate (I think)
What is Ayurveda? i.e. science of life, science of nature, science of the body etc (correct answer = science of life?????)
Which of the following is not an effect of effleurage (and it gave 4 things like, relaxing, desquamating, lifting and 1 other - there were 2 very definite effects, and 2 iffy ones, but as it was asking for a negative effect, I got so excited when I thought I had sorted out an actual effect, that I think I put that answer down rather than the one it was not - so watch out for that - they mayask for what things aren't, rather than what things are.
It also asked why diabetes is a contraindicatin to IHM - of the 4 answers, it seems that the correct one is something like " because feeling is reduced with diabetes"
And that's about all I can remember
Good luck to anyone out there about to take their exam
Marino (named after a quaffable Spanish wine)
RE: ITEC Indian Head Massage
Posted by Dot
Hi All,
Just coming out of lurksville to thank you for your posts helping with IHM theory.
I had my exam today and passed the practical. I find out about the theory in a few weeks.
I thought I'd let you know about a couple of questions that I found a bit tricky.
1. I client complains of a headache. After effleurage and lightly petrissaging his shoulders and neck which movement should you use next.
a. Friction
b. Champissage
c. tabla
d. vibration.
I put friction because that's the movement that followed in our technique. ??
2. A client complains of failing eyesight and loss of memory. What area should you concentrate on?
a. Mandible
b. Cheeks
c. Forehead
d. Neck
3. A client suffers from hypotension. What sort of massage should you give.
a. enlightning
b. soothing
c. calming
d. invigorating
I'll try to think of some more.
dot
RE: ITEC Indian Head Massage
Posted by Angel
These were the questions that were used in the VTCT M69 exam in March 04
1. Which is the deeper tissue movement
2. What is the name of the muscle that covers the shoulder to arm joint
3. Which of these is not a contra indication? (Answer was Stress)
4. On the epidermis, what is the bottom layer called?
5. What is partial baldness called?
6. Which carrier oil contains Phosphate?
7. What is the name given to the colour of the skin?
8. What is meant by Hypo-allergenic massage oil?
9. What is the best position for the client to put her head during the facial massage?
10. What is a link movement called?
11. How long does a IHM treatment last?
12. IHM is benifical for....
13. What is the first movement in IHM called
14. How often should a clinet come for treatment?
Posted by Allie:
Here's 25 questions I found in the ITEC Theory Book:
1. Why is medical approval required before an epileptic client can have an Indian head massage?
Because it could provoke a convulsive seizure
2.Local contra indications to Indian head massage include:
Sunburn
3.Contra indications to Indian head massage requiring medical approval include:
Asthma
4.Swedish massage is a treatment involving:
Massage of the whole body using talcum powder
5.Bach flower remedies are defined as:
Infusions of plants with water and alcohol to treat emotional problems
6.During Indian head massage, oil is used for:
Promote hair growth
7.General psychological effects of Indian head massage include:
Relaxes the mind
8.The effects of hacking include to:
Stimulate muscle fibres
9.The physiological effects of Indian head massage on the lymphatic system include:
Draining
10.The physiology effects of kneading include:
Prevents fatigue by removing lactic acid
11.The benefits of vibrations include to:
Stimulate localised nerve endings
12.Circular petrissage movements around the temple help to:
Soothe
13.Frictions at the side of the scalp release which muscle?
Temporalis
14.By improving the circulation with massage you are also:
Encouraging more efficient delivery of nutrients
15.Champissahe (double hacking) is preformed with the:
Sides of the hand
16.If the client was treated for the same condition by another Indian head masseur/se would you:
Refuse to treat the client for that condition until you had obtained a written referral from the therapist concerned
17.The importance of drinking water after an Indian head massage treatment is to:
Flush out toxins
18.The specific massage movement to most benefit a client suffering from non-medical oedema in the neck area (Doctor's approval has been given) would be:
Effleurage
19.One of the most beneficial massage oils to use on a client suffering from psoriasis would be:
Coconut
20.Tension in the muscle will present as:
Firm muscle with nodules present
21.The type of massage you would give a stressed client suffering from insomnia and tense back would be:
Relaxing
22.A client presents with alopecia. Which part of the massage would you concentrate on?
Scalp
23.The precautions you would take with a client suffering from dandruff would be:
Place a towel on their shoulders before commencing scalp massage
24.The physiological effect of squeezing and releasing at the side of the neck include:
Lymph drainage
25.Which specific massage movement would you use on a client who is hyperactive?
Effleurage
Hope they are helpful
Allie
Posted by SpyKeyFingle
1.What muscle is on the upper part of the face?
a. Trapezius
b. Orbicularis Oculi
c. Risorius
d. Platysma
2. How does blood & lymph affect the skin & muscles?
a. By causing contraction
b. Removal of waste products
c. Reducing the number of lines on the face
d. Dries out oily skin
3. Which of the following movements is least stimulating?
a. Petrissage
b. Tapotement
c. Effleurage
d. Vibration
4. What is the function of the arteries?
a. They assist circulation in the heart
b. Join up the arterioles and capillaries
c. They carry deoxygenated blood
d. They carry blod away from the heart
5. Which of the following are all facial muscles?
a. Pectoral, Zygomaticus, trapezius, mentalis
b. Deltoid, Masseter, corrugator, capillaries
c. Masseter, Risorius, Buccinator, Zygomaticus
d. Risorius, Corrugator, Platysma, Orbicularis oris
6.Which are all bones of the face?
a. Zygomatic, Clavicle, Temporal
b. Maxilla, Cervical, Temporal
c. Mandible, Maxilla, Zygomatic
d. Scapula, Temporal, Parietal
7. Which muscle is on the lowest part of the head/neck?
a. Corrugator
b. Orbicularis Oculi
c. Frontalis
d. Platysma
Answers: 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. C 7. D
. What is the effect of massage on the Blood Supply?
a. Makes the skin look paler
b. Stimulates the blood flow to the skin
c. Reduces the amount of blood in the skin
d. Causes a reduction in the number of blood cells
2. What is the appropriate action when a Therapist discovers that a client has a contra-indication?
a. Ask the client to seek GP advice about it and report back
b. Write a letter to the GP asking for consent to treament
c. See the GP Personally
d. Look it up in a book
3. What is the smallest blood vessel
a. Vein
b. Venule
c. Capillary
d. Artery
4. What is the Data Protection Act concerned with?
a. Confidentiallity of all record cards
b. Privacy of the client
c. Medical History of the client
d. Computerised Records n clients
5. A motor nerve transmits impulses to:
a. Muscles
b. Skin
c. Brain
d. Spinal cord
6. The central nervous system consists of which of the following structures
a. Brain
b. Brain and spinal cord
c. Brain, spinal cord and neurones
d. Brain, spinal cord, neurones and nerve endings
7. The lymphatic system -
a. Transports oxygen
b. Produces anti-bodies
c. Transports nutrients
d. Produces the pigment melanin found on the skin
Answers: 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. B
RE: ITEC Indian Head Massage
VTCT Indian Head Massage Assignement - Lymph
Firstly, I need to do an assignment on the lymph system. The problem I have is with the last 3 questions.
Complete the following by filling in the gaps.
• What moves out of the blood capillaries into the surrounding tissues?
Plasma
• When this substance is bathing the tissues, what is it called ?
Tissue fluid or interstitial fluid
• When the fluid just mentioned moves into the lymph capillaries, what is it called ?
Lymph
• When the lymph flows away from the tissues, where does it go to ?
• On arriving at the above area, what happens to the lymph and why ?
• When the process just mentioned is complete, what happens to the lymph then ?