Massage Therapist Client Assessment and Treatment Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A client presents with limited range of motion in the shoulder after a rotator cuff repair. Which assessment technique is most appropriate to evaluate tissue mobility around the surgical site?
Answer: Passive range of motion with end-feel assessment
Passive ROM with end-feel assessment safely evaluates tissue restrictions without stressing the repaired structures.
During a postural assessment, a massage therapist notices a client has an exaggerated thoracic kyphosis with protracted shoulders. Which muscle group is most likely shortened and contributing to this posture?
Answer: Pectoralis major and minor
The pectoralis major and minor pull the shoulders forward and contribute to increased thoracic kyphosis when chronically shortened.
A client reports numbness and tingling radiating down the arm during the intake interview. What is the massage therapist's most appropriate initial response?
Answer: Document the symptom and proceed with a full assessment to determine if massage is appropriate
Documenting neurological symptoms and completing a thorough assessment helps determine whether massage is safe or if referral is needed.
When developing a treatment plan for a client with chronic low back pain, which factor is LEAST relevant to include in the plan?
Answer: The client's insurance reimbursement rate
Insurance reimbursement rates are an administrative matter and not a clinical factor in developing an effective treatment plan.
A massage therapist is reassessing a client after four sessions of treatment for tension headaches. Which outcome measure best indicates treatment effectiveness?
Answer: The client's reported frequency and intensity of headaches since treatment began
Client-reported changes in headache frequency and intensity provide the most meaningful functional outcome data.
A client's health intake form reveals they are currently taking blood-thinning medication. How should this information affect the massage therapist's treatment approach?
Answer: Modify pressure to lighter levels and avoid deep tissue work, especially over bruised areas
Blood-thinning medications increase bruising risk, requiring lighter pressure and avoidance of aggressive techniques.