Therapeutic Massage And Bodywork Assessment

Front 1

Anatomically, where would massage be indicated for thoracic outlet syndrome?

Back 1

Neck, brachial plexus

Front 2

what is the proper position to take when you suspect a client of substance abuse?

Back 2

It is contraindication for any bodywork

Front 3

what condition would cause massage to be contraindicated in working with a pregnant woman?

Back 3

Toxemia, edema

Front 4

why would deep tissue massage be contraindicated for someone with chronic asthma?

Back 4

It can cause stress or pain, which can trigger and episode.

Front 5

for what reason bronchitis contraindicated for most type of massage therapy?

Back 5

It can be infectious, especially when the patient has a fever

Front 6

What condition always requires a doctor's approval before any bodywork can be administered?

Back 6

Cancer

Front 7

What is the acceptable massage technique to be used with varicose veins

Back 7

Avoid the Area

Front 8

What is the purpose in finding out what medications yours client is taking?

Back 8

to research the reason for taking the medication

Front 9

how can massage be beneficial for a client that has parkinsons disease?

Back 9

It may reduce muscle spasms, stress, and anxiety

Front 10

What endangerment site is associated with the inuinal lymph nodes?

Back 10

Femoral triangle

Front 11

For a client who has informed you that he or she has experienced angina pectoris, what would be the appropriate action to take in massage?

Back 11

Massage should be light and soothing because coronary circulation may be affected

Front 12

Why would universal precautions be used with someone who has AIDS?

Back 12

To help protect the patient from potential life threatening illness

Front 13

what symptoms would cause psoriasis to be contraindicated for massage?

Back 13

Pain, itching, or weepy

Front 14

craniosacral pulses or rhythm is based on which of the following physiological functions?

Back 14

Cerebral spinal fluid production

Front 15

which postural conditions is also known as forward head?

Back 15

Kyphosis

Front 16

when using a plumb line to evaluate posture, from a lateral view, where should the plumb line be in relation to the ear?

Back 16

Through ear lobe

Front 17

what is a tool used in measuring range of motion (ROM)?

Back 17

Goniometer

Front 18

Gait pattern refers to which type of movement?

Back 18

Walking

Front 19

Which condition is usually associated with hypomobility as it relates to ROM assessment?

Back 19

contracture

Front 20

Varicose veins appear as:

Back 20

Protruding, irregular veins during rest

Front 21

Massage is indicated in which of the following conditions?

Back 21

Spider veins

Front 22

In which of the conditions is it important to receive a doctor's approval before giving a massage?

Back 22

Carcinoma

Front 23

If a new client efuses to fill out an intake form or questionaire, what action would you take first?

Back 23

Ask as many questions as necessary and proceed with the massage

Front 24

what is not true about regarding treatment of a client with blood pressure?

Back 24

There are no contraindications; proceed as usual

Front 25

For a massage therapist, what is most important aspect of personal hygiene?

Back 25

Clean hands nails

Front 26

Increased pressure in the axillary region can put excess pressure on the:

Back 26

brachial plexus