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Intro to Massage 
Intro to Massage
Rubric Code: F62859
By jplummer
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Subject: Medical  
Type: Exam  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Full body massage
100 % Demonstrates correct application of massage
  Excellent

Mastery performance

5 pts

Good

Good performance

4 pts

Needs Improvement

Massage needs improvement

3 pts

Effleurage
Petrissage
Friction
stripping
circular
cross-fiber
transitional strokes
compressions
rocking
tapotment
flow/continuity
Massage Technique
40 %

Excellent

Techniques performed without error. Good flow and transitions.
Good

Techniques performed well with few errors. Adequate flow, with minimal errors. (ex. transitions good, but speed was too fast)
Needs Improvement

Techniques not performed, or performed incorrectly. Massage was choppy and without proper transitions.
Intake/Communication Skills
20 %

Demonstrate correct procedures for Joint Movement
Excellent

Communicates with the client proper instructions for positioning and execution.
Good

Communication cues were not given correctly to the client.
Needs Improvement

Communication is not given.
Preparedness
10 %

Nails trimmed
Proper classroom attire
Jewelry removed
Hair pulled back if necessary
Table height in proper position
Sheets brought to class
Excellent

Brings needed materials to the work area, correctly positions height of table, and is prepared and ready to work.
Good

Brings needed materials, but does not have a complete correct set up, and is somewhat not prepared and ready to work when needed.
Needs Improvement

Forgets needed materials or sets up table incorrectly, is not prepared or ready to work when needed.
Draping & Bolstering
10 %

Excellent

Excellent draping in all body areas. Remembers bolster and to take it out before turning, then replaces it again.
Good

Draping is satisfactory. Remembers to use the bolster most of the time.
Needs Improvement

Draping needs improvement. Forget to get bolster or forgot to remove it.
Body Mechanics
10 %

Demonstration of correct posture and body mechanics
Excellent

Demonstrates proper body mechanics using horse/archer stance. Proper hand and arms angles are in alignment with the massage application. Avoids upper body strain.
Good

Student's body mechanics are not consistent. Not aware of improperly touching the client with a private area of their body.
Needs Improvement

Proper body mechanics needs improvement. During the massage application student repeatedly displayed a lack of awareness of proper positioning of hands/arms and placement of feet.
Timing
10 %

Excellent

Started and completed the massage on-time, and spend an evenly distributed amount of time in each respective body area.
Good

Began or ended massage a bit early or late. Spent an adequate amount of time in each body area, but could have improved timing
Needs Improvement

Poor sense of timing throughout the massage. Started or ended the massage several minutes late or early.



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