Massage Therapist FREE Massage Therapist Question and Answers 2

Question 1

Which muscle is primarily responsible for lateral flexion of the neck and is commonly addressed in massage therapy for tension headaches?

Accepted Answer

Scalenes

Answer

Sternocleidomastoid

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Upper trapezius

Answer

Levator scapulae

Question 2

What is the appropriate action if a client reports numbness and tingling radiating down their arm during a massage session?

Accepted Answer

Stop the technique immediately and reassess

Answer

Increase pressure to work through the restriction

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Continue the session but avoid that area

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Apply heat to the affected area and continue

Question 3

Which type of end feel would a massage therapist expect when assessing normal knee flexion?

Accepted Answer

Soft tissue approximation

Answer

Hard end feel

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Capsular end feel

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Empty end feel

Question 4

During a prenatal massage, which position is generally recommended for clients in their second and third trimesters?

Accepted Answer

Side-lying with supportive bolsters

Answer

Prone with an abdominal cutout pillow

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Supine with legs elevated

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Seated in a massage chair

Question 5

What does the abbreviation SOAP stand for in massage therapy documentation?

Accepted Answer

Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan

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Summary, Observation, Action, Prognosis

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Subjective, Observation, Analysis, Protocol

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Status, Objective, Assessment, Procedure

Question 6

Which massage technique involves rhythmic compression and release of muscle tissue to increase local circulation and reduce hypertonicity?

Accepted Answer

Petrissage

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Effleurage

Answer

Tapotement

Answer

Friction