OMT OMT Contraindications & Special Populations

Question 1

Which condition is considered an absolute contraindication to massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Answer

Mild muscle soreness

Answer

Healed surgical scar

Answer

Chronic low back pain

Question 2

When working with a pregnant client in the second or third trimester, which position is generally recommended to avoid?

Accepted Answer

Supine (lying flat on back)

Answer

Side-lying (lateral recumbent)

Answer

Semi-reclined at 45 degrees

Answer

Seated upright

Question 3

Which skin condition requires the OMT therapist to avoid direct massage over the affected area?

Accepted Answer

Melanoma or undiagnosed skin lesion

Answer

Well-healed burn scar tissue

Answer

Active psoriasis plaques

Answer

Dry skin with intact barrier

Question 4

For clients with osteoporosis, which massage technique should be avoided over the vertebrae and long bones?

Accepted Answer

Deep compression and percussive techniques

Answer

Light effleurage

Answer

Swedish petrissage on soft tissue

Answer

Gentle passive range of motion

Question 5

When treating a client with diabetes, which special consideration is most important regarding massage?

Accepted Answer

Monitor for hypoglycemia and inspect extremities for poor healing

Answer

Avoid all massage below the knee

Answer

Use only heat modalities

Answer

Limit sessions to 15 minutes maximum

Question 6

Which client presentation requires immediate referral and cessation of massage treatment?

Accepted Answer

Sudden onset of chest pain during a session

Answer

Post-exercise muscle soreness

Answer

Mild anxiety about treatment

Answer

First-time client nervousness