Exam 2: Application

Darla Dilemma, licensed massage therapist, notices that every time she massages a certain area on the client, the client flinches in pain. What would be the best course of action to take while continuing the massage session?

Jeremy, a long distance runner, complains to his massage therapist that he has developed shin splints. Where should his massage therapist focus the work?

The therapy reflexology can be used to treat which of the following areas?

While working around the client's flexed elbow with deep friction, you find that you are continuously pressing on an area that is causing shooting pain in the client's arm. What nerve are you most likely impinging with your deep work?

A client complains of a tight piriformis muscle. What would be the best way to check for a tight piriformis muscle if the client is lying on the table in a supine position?

What is the name of the stroke in Swedish massage which is known as the transitional stroke and used to tie all of the other strokes together?

As a massage therapist, which of the following questions is the most important question to ask a new client who you have just met?

Susie Suture is working on a client in the supine position when the client begins to complain about low back pain. Susie decides to bolster the client to reduce the pain and make the client more comfortable. Where should Susie place the bolster?

What is one of the primary goals of pre-event sports massage?

While draping the legs on her client, Terry Tubercle finds that both of the client's lower legs are swollen from a condition known as edema. What type of massage therapy would be best to use on the lower legs?

A client complains of "tennis elbow." What is the medical term associated with this injury and one of the areas where you will focus your work?

What do the three letters in CPR stand for?

Which type of massage includes fluid, gentle rocking movements?

Sally Sacrum is working on a client in the prone position when the client's back begins to hurt. Sally decides to provide a cushioning pillow bolster to help relieve the pain. Where should the bolster be placed?

Before leaving the room to allow the client to undress to get on the table, the client informs you that they would like you to focus on a certain muscle that you have never heard of. What would be your best course of action in order to meet the client's needs?

Just before starting to work on her client, massage therapist Mary Mastoid discovers several patches of dry, red, scaly and inflamed tissue on her client's back. After questioning her client about the rashes, her client tells her that he has just had an outbreak of psoriasis. How should Mary proceed?

Physiological effects of massage are sub-divided into two primary categories. One of the categories is called the "Reflexive" physiological response. What is the other category called?

While working on the psoas muscle, Rita Rotation, massage therapist, feels a thumping that she believes is an artery. Which artery would Rita feel while working in this area?

Maggie Mastoid, massage therapist, has been asked to work with a client who has a non-contagious skin disorder. Which of the following skin conditions is not contagious?

While talking to a client about the benefits of massage therapy, a client informs you that the reason they avoid getting a massage is that they do not want to undress for the session even though they will remain covered. What types of therapies can you offer a client who wishes to remain clothed for the session?