AMTA Contraindications and Special Populations 2

Question 1

Which position is most recommended when massaging a client in the second or third trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying (lateral recumbent)

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Prone (face down) with a pregnancy bolster

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Supine (face up) with legs elevated

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Seated upright throughout the session

Question 2

What is the primary concern when performing massage on elderly clients with osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Heightened risk of bone fracture from excessive pressure

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Increased risk of muscle cramping

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Poor response to effleurage strokes

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Reduced effectiveness of deep tissue work

Question 3

When working with an oncology (cancer) client, which approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Apply modified, gentle techniques tailored to the client's current treatment phase

Answer

Avoid all massage due to metastasis risk

Answer

Use standard deep tissue protocols

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Focus only on reflexology to avoid tumor sites

Question 4

A client reports having lymphedema in the right arm. Which technique is most appropriate for this area?

Accepted Answer

Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)

Answer

Deep transverse friction

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Myofascial release with heavy pressure

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Tapotement to stimulate flow

Question 5

When massaging a client with type 2 diabetes, which special consideration is most important?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring skin integrity carefully, especially on the feet

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Avoiding all massage below the waist

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Using deep pressure on the lower extremities to improve circulation

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Limiting sessions to 30 minutes maximum

Question 6

Which of the following is the safest approach when performing massage on a pediatric client?

Accepted Answer

Obtain parental or guardian consent and use very light, gentle strokes

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Use the same pressure as with adult clients

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Focus exclusively on deep tissue work to address growth-related discomfort

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Limit sessions to the back only

Question 7

Massage is generally contraindicated during which trimester of pregnancy according to many practitioners, due to increased miscarriage risk?

Accepted Answer

First trimester

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Second trimester

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Third trimester

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All trimesters equally