FREE Massage Therapist Client Assessment and Treatment Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A client reports they have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which treatment approach is most appropriate for the initial session?
Answer: Light to moderate full-body relaxation massage with client feedback
Fibromyalgia clients typically respond best to gentle, gradual treatment with ongoing communication, as excessive pressure can trigger symptom flares.
During gait analysis, a therapist observes a client exhibits an anterior pelvic tilt. Which pair of muscles is most likely shortened?
Answer: Hip flexors and erector spinae
Anterior pelvic tilt is commonly associated with shortened hip flexors pulling the pelvis forward and tight erector spinae maintaining the lumbar lordosis.
A client presents with a physician's prescription for massage therapy following a motor vehicle accident. What must the therapist do before beginning treatment?
Answer: Review the prescription details, obtain informed consent, and complete a thorough intake assessment
Even with a physician's prescription, the therapist must still obtain informed consent, complete an intake assessment, and review the specific treatment parameters before beginning.
Which objective finding during palpation would most strongly suggest the presence of a myofascial trigger point?
Answer: A taut band with a localized nodule that reproduces the client's referred pain pattern
A palpable taut band containing a hyperirritable nodule that reproduces recognizable referred pain is the defining clinical characteristic of a myofascial trigger point.
A client who is 7 months pregnant requests a massage. Which positioning is most appropriate and safe for the treatment session?
Answer: Side-lying position with supportive pillows
Side-lying with proper pillow support is the safest and most comfortable position for clients in the third trimester, avoiding compression of the vena cava and abdominal discomfort.
After completing a four-session treatment series for a client's upper back tension, the therapist should perform which type of assessment to evaluate treatment effectiveness?
Answer: A reassessment comparing current findings to the initial baseline measurements
Comparing current objective findings to the initial baseline assessment allows the therapist to measure progress and adjust the ongoing treatment plan accordingly.