Client Assessment and Treatment Flashcards
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A client presents with a forward head posture. Which muscles are most likely to be shortened and hypertonic?
Answer: Suboccipital muscles and pectoralis minor
Forward head posture shortens the suboccipital muscles and anterior chest muscles including pectoralis minor due to the head and shoulder positioning.
During a treatment session, a client suddenly reports chest tightness and shortness of breath. The therapist should:
Answer: Stop massage, have the client sit upright, and call emergency services
Chest tightness and shortness of breath are potential cardiac or pulmonary emergency signs requiring immediate cessation of treatment and emergency response.
Which outcome measurement tool is commonly used by massage therapists to assess functional disability related to neck pain?
Answer: Neck Disability Index (NDI)
The Neck Disability Index is a validated self-report tool specifically designed to measure functional disability caused by neck pain.
A client undergoing chemotherapy wishes to receive massage. The therapist should:
Answer: Obtain physician clearance and use gentle, adapted techniques
Clients in chemotherapy can benefit from massage with medical clearance, but techniques must be adapted for compromised immunity, fatigue, and treatment side effects.
Thomas Test is used to assess tightness of which muscle group?
Answer: Hip flexors (particularly iliopsoas)
The Thomas Test evaluates hip flexor flexibility, particularly the iliopsoas, by observing whether the opposite leg rises when one knee is pulled to the chest.
When documenting a treatment session, the therapist notes: 'Client reports 6/10 pain in the right shoulder, worse when reaching overhead.' This information belongs in which SOAP section?
Answer: Subjective
Client-reported symptoms, pain ratings, and activity limitations are subjective information recorded in the 'S' section of SOAP notes.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a health intake form before a first massage session?
Answer: Identify contraindications, precautions, and customize treatment safely
The health intake form identifies medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle factors that guide safe, individualized treatment planning.