What is manual or mechanical manipulation of the body by rubbing, kneading, and tapping to increase metabolism and circulation?

• A. Massage
• B. Chiropractic Adjustment
• C. Physiotherapy
• D. Reflexology

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is a hands-on therapy that uses manual techniques to affect soft tissues in order to boost blood flow and metabolic activity. This perfectly describes massage, which involves rubbing, kneading, and tapping to stimulate circulation and increase tissue metabolism. It’s a focused approach on the body's soft tissues to relax muscles, improve circulation, and support overall tissue health—goals central to massage.

Chiropractic adjustments, by contrast, center on realigning joints and the spine. Physiotherapy covers rehabilitation with exercises and modalities beyond just soft-tissue work. Reflexology uses targeted pressure on specific points on the feet, hands, or ears to influence other parts of the body, rather than general rubbing to enhance circulation.