FREE Massage Therapist Client Assessment and Treatment Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A client presents with limited range of motion in the cervical spine and reports stiffness upon waking. Which assessment technique is most appropriate to evaluate the extent of restriction?
Answer: Active range of motion testing
Active range of motion testing allows the therapist to assess the client's voluntary movement capacity and identify specific directional restrictions in the cervical spine.
During a treatment session, a client with chronic low back pain suddenly reports sharp, radiating pain down the posterior leg when the therapist applies pressure to the piriformis. What is the most appropriate immediate action?
Answer: Stop the technique and document the symptom change
Sharp radiating pain down the posterior leg suggests possible sciatic nerve involvement, requiring the therapist to stop the technique and reassess before continuing.
Which documentation method is considered the standard format for recording massage therapy treatment notes?
Answer: SOAP notes
SOAP notes (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) are the industry-standard documentation format for recording client encounters in massage therapy.
A new client's intake form indicates they are currently taking blood-thinning medication. How should this information affect the treatment plan?
Answer: Avoid deep pressure techniques and monitor for unusual bruising
Blood-thinning medications increase the risk of bruising and bleeding, so the therapist should avoid deep pressure and watch for adverse reactions during treatment.
When performing a postural assessment, a therapist notices the client's right shoulder is significantly higher than the left. Which muscle group should be prioritized for assessment?
Answer: Right upper trapezius and levator scapulae
An elevated right shoulder commonly indicates hypertonicity in the right upper trapezius and levator scapulae, which are primary shoulder elevators.
A client recovering from a recent ankle sprain (10 days post-injury) requests massage on the affected area. What is the most appropriate treatment approach?
Answer: Apply gentle lymphatic drainage techniques proximal to the injury site
At 10 days post-injury during the subacute phase, gentle lymphatic drainage proximal to the site helps reduce swelling without disrupting the healing tissue.