Massage Therapy Assessment & Treatment Planning 2

Question 1

A treatment plan should include which components?

Accepted Answer

Goals, frequency, duration, modalities to be used, and reassessment schedule

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Only the techniques applied in each session

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Client personal history unrelated to their condition

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Insurance billing codes exclusively

Question 2

Active isolated stretching (AIS) differs from static stretching primarily because it uses:

Accepted Answer

Short holds (2 seconds) with active muscle engagement and repetition

Answer

Prolonged holds (30–60 seconds) of passive stretching

Answer

Ballistic bouncing movements

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Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation cycles

Question 3

Upper crossed syndrome, as described by Janda, involves tightness in which muscles?

Accepted Answer

Pectorals and upper trapezius/levator scapulae

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Hamstrings and hip flexors

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Gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior

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Serratus anterior and rhomboids

Question 4

When reassessing a client after multiple sessions, improvement is indicated by:

Accepted Answer

Increased ROM, decreased pain levels, and improved tissue quality

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No change in postural assessment findings

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Increased muscle hypertonia

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Client reporting the same complaints as the initial intake

Question 5

The Thomas test is primarily used to assess tightness in the:

Accepted Answer

Hip flexors (iliopsoas and rectus femoris)

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Hamstrings

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Piriformis

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Gluteus medius

Question 6

Lower crossed syndrome involves weakness in which muscle group?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus and abdominals

Answer

Hip flexors and lumbar extensors

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Hamstrings and adductors

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Quadriceps and gastrocnemius