Massage Therapist Massage Therapist Client Assessment and Treatment Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Passive range of motion with end-feel assessment

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Active resisted range of motion testing

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Deep palpation of the surgical incision

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Orthopedic special testing of the repaired tendon

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Pectoralis major and minor

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Rhomboids and middle trapezius

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Erector spinae group

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Posterior deltoids

Question 3

A client reports numbness and tingling radiating down the arm during the intake interview. What is the massage therapist's most appropriate initial response?

Accepted Answer

Document the symptom and proceed with a full assessment to determine if massage is appropriate

Answer

Begin treatment focusing on the cervical spine

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Refer the client to a physician before proceeding

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Perform nerve glide techniques to reduce symptoms

Question 4

When developing a treatment plan for a client with chronic low back pain, which factor is LEAST relevant to include in the plan?

Accepted Answer

The client's insurance reimbursement rate

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Client's functional goals and daily activities

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Duration and frequency of recommended sessions

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Specific techniques and areas to be addressed

Question 5

A massage therapist is reassessing a client after four sessions of treatment for tension headaches. Which outcome measure best indicates treatment effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

The client's reported frequency and intensity of headaches since treatment began

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The therapist's subjective impression of tissue quality

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The amount of pressure the therapist can apply without client discomfort

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Whether the client has continued to schedule appointments

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

Modify pressure to lighter levels and avoid deep tissue work, especially over bruised areas

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Avoid all massage and refer to their physician

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Use only energy-based techniques with no physical contact

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Proceed with the requested deep tissue massage as medications do not affect treatment