Massage Therapist Body Mechanics and Self-Care 2

Question 1

Which wrist position should massage therapists actively avoid to reduce risk of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Hyperflexion or hyperextension of the wrist during sustained pressure

Answer

Neutral wrist with slight extension

Answer

Ulnar deviation during gliding strokes

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Radial deviation when cupping

Question 2

How many clinical massage hours per day is generally recommended to avoid overuse injuries for full-time therapists?

Accepted Answer

4–5 hours

Answer

2–3 hours

Answer

6–7 hours

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8–10 hours

Question 3

Which core concept in massage body mechanics is described as 'letting gravity and body weight do the work rather than muscular effort'?

Accepted Answer

Passive weight transfer

Answer

Active resistance

Answer

Compression loading

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Dynamic stretching

Question 4

Which muscle group is most important for massage therapists to strengthen to maintain upright posture during long sessions?

Accepted Answer

Core stabilizers including the transversus abdominis

Answer

Quadriceps

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Biceps and triceps

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Gastrocnemius and soleus

Question 5

Why is it important for massage therapists to take adequate breaks between clients?

Accepted Answer

To allow muscles and connective tissue to recover and prevent cumulative trauma

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To reduce the total cost of each session

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To meet state licensing hourly requirements

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To give clients time to dress in private only

Question 6

Which type of self-care activity is most directly beneficial for preventing thumb and finger overuse in massage therapists?

Accepted Answer

Regular stretching and strengthening of intrinsic hand muscles

Answer

Daily cardiovascular exercise

Answer

Cold water immersion of the feet

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Improving sleep duration

Question 7

What does 'leading with the body' mean when applying compressions during massage?

Accepted Answer

Using torso movement and weight shift to drive the hand into the tissue

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Moving the head toward the client first to guide the stroke

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Bending at the waist to reach far areas of the table

Answer

Extending the arm fully before dropping body weight