Massage Therapy Assessment & Treatment Planning

Question 1

Postural assessment is performed to identify:

Accepted Answer

Deviations from ideal alignment that may indicate muscular imbalances

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The client's cardiovascular fitness level

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Bone density and joint space narrowing

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Nerve conduction velocity

Question 2

Palpation in massage therapy is used to assess:

Accepted Answer

Tissue texture, temperature, tension, and tenderness

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Blood oxygen levels

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Bone fractures

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Cardiac output

Question 3

Range of motion (ROM) testing before a session helps the therapist to:

Accepted Answer

Establish a baseline and identify restricted movement patterns

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Determine bone density

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Assess neurological reflexes

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Measure lymphatic output

Question 4

A hypertonic muscle is best described as:

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A muscle with excessive, sustained tension that is shorter than normal

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A muscle that is completely paralyzed

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A muscle with reduced tone that is elongated

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A muscle with normal tone and full range of motion

Question 5

Which assessment test is used to identify potential thoracic outlet syndrome by raising both arms overhead?

Accepted Answer

Roos test (EAST test)

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Thomas test

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Ober test

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Apley scratch test

Question 6

Which finding during palpation suggests active inflammation in soft tissue?

Accepted Answer

Increased local temperature and tissue edema

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Decreased tissue temperature and firmness

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Uniform tissue texture with no tenderness

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Reduced skin color and dryness