Other Massage Therapy Considerations (page 19)

Question 1

When treating clients with ITB contracture, the preferred client position is in ___________.

Answer 1

** Side Lying**

Question 2

Identify 3 conditions wherein the client is recommended to assume side-lying position for treatment.

Answer 2

1. Piriformis syndrome 2. Sciatica
2. Iliotibial Band (ITB) Contracture
3. Runners Knee
4. Sometimes WAD (Whiplash Associated Disorder) and Torticollis (head is to the side)
5. Pregnant Women after 1 st Trimester (12 –13 weeks)

Question 3

In side-lying position, 3 or more pillows are used or placed in ____________.

Answer 3

**1 for under head
1 for them to hang on to (hug)
1 between the knees **

Question 4

TRUE or FALSE:

During treatment, right table height is not important as the therapist can always bend their knees or use a stool to adjust to whatever table height.

Answer 4

** FALSE.**

Proper table height is necessary

Question 5

**TRUE or FALSE: **

Bending at the knees is almost always a better option for lowering the therapist’s height than flexing at the knees

Answer 5

FALSE.

Flexing the knees is almost always a better option for lowering the therapists height than bending at the waist

Question 6

For the therapist, make sure you receive _____________ each treatment.

Answer 6

** Hand Massage**

Question 7

During treatment, the _________ should not be raised to add pressure to the area. Instead, ________________ when appropriate to conserve energy and maintain proper body posture

Answer 7

** Shoulders**

Reinforce one hand with the other

Question 8

If you are changing direction, turn your whole body and shift your weight to your ___________.

Answer 8

Back foot

Question 9

Avoid ____________ and __________ (positions of the hands or wrists).

Answer 9

** Excessive Deviations**

Hyperextension (also of the fingers)