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| The procedures of covering and uncovering areas of the client during the massage. |
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| Coverings that provide the client with privacy and warmth. The most commonly used coverings are standard bed linens because they are large enough to cover the entire body and are easy to use for most draping procedures. |
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| Pillows, folded blankets, foam forms, or commercial products that help contour the flat surface of a massage table or mat. |
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| Placing the body in such a way that specific joints of muscles are isolated. |
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| A method of autoregulation to maintain internal homeostasis that interlinks body functions; a noninvasive, continual exchange of information between the client and the professional. |
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| The ability to focus the mind by screening out sensations. |
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| A substance that reduces friction on the skin during massage movements. |
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| A specially designed chair that allows the client to sit comfortably during the massage. |
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| A cushioned surface that is placed on the floor. |
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| A specially designed table that allows massage to be done with the client lying down. |
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