General Flashcards

A client has a local skin infection on their forearm. How should the therapist proceed?

Answer: Avoid the affected area and massage surrounding regions

A local infection is a local contraindication, meaning massage should be avoided only at the affected site while the rest of the body can be treated.

Which of the following BEST describes proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching?

Answer: Using contract-relax sequences to achieve greater range of motion

PNF stretching uses alternating muscle contraction and relaxation to exploit the Golgi tendon organ reflex and increase flexibility.

What is the anatomical term for the back of the hand?

Answer: Dorsal

The dorsal surface refers to the back of the hand (or the top of the foot), while palmar refers to the palm side.

Which massage modality uses heated basalt stones placed on specific points of the body?

Answer: Hot stone massage

Hot stone massage uses heated basalt stones for their heat-retaining properties to warm and relax muscles before and during massage.

The iliotibial (IT) band connects the ilium and tensor fascia latae to which bony landmark?

Answer: Head of the fibula and Gerdy's tubercle on the tibia

The IT band inserts distally at Gerdy's tubercle on the lateral tibia and the head of the fibula, stabilizing the lateral knee.

According to HIPAA, when may a massage therapist share a client's health information with a third party without explicit written authorization?

Answer: When ordered by a court of law or required to prevent imminent harm

HIPAA permits disclosure without authorization only in specific situations including legal court orders or preventing serious imminent threats.

Which muscle is the primary flexor of the knee joint?

Answer: Biceps femoris

The biceps femoris, as part of the hamstring group, is the primary knee flexor, along with the semimembranosus and semitendinosus.