A 27 year old male client enters a massage therapy office for a treatment holding his right hand along the pinky and ring finger. He complains of numbness and weakness in the two affected digits. He states the condition has been progressing over the last few weeks. He works in IT for a database company and works normal hours and is not very stressed at
work. He is a daily commuter cyclist and also enjoys playing disc golf. Deep tissue massage is recommended to treat this condition.
Correct Answer:
B
Since Guyon??s canal syndrome is a compression injury of the ulnar nerve, deep tissue massage will only cause additional damage and discomfort.
The medulla oblongata and pons are part of which section of the brain?
Correct Answer:
A
The brain stem which provides the sensory and motor innervations of the face and neck consists of three parts: the medulla oblongata, pons and midbrain.
Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils are types of ______.
Correct Answer:
A
Neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils are the three types of granular leukocytes (white blood cells) of the immune system which consume infectious diseases and foreign materials.
What are the ideal times to perform an assessment of the client to understand problem areas and the effectiveness of treatment?
Correct Answer:
A
Before starting treatment with a client, a massage therapist must first understand what the nature of the client??s complaint is, whether the condition is indicated or contraindicated or if a referral is necessary. Once the therapy session is complete, an assessment is necessary to determine the benefit of the treatment to the client.
Which of the following procedures is an exfoliating treatment?
Correct Answer:
A
A salt glow is a treatment in which the practitioner applies sea salts to the body in a rubbing fashion to exfoliate the skin.