The art of massage therapy

Question 1

What is the main benefit of a massage therapist maintaining good personal hygiene?

Answer 1

to make the client comfortable, and prevent the spread of disease

Question 2

Why is hand washing such an important part of a massage therapist’s hygiene routine?

Answer 2

Hygienic hand washing is the first line of defense for the prevention of spread of disease.

Question 3

Besides hand washing, what other hygiene practices can a massage therapist implement to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for clients throughout the workday?

Answer 3

good personal hygiene practices as-well as employing universal precaution protocols as stated by the CDC.

Question 4

How does a massage therapist’s personal hygiene directly contribute to a client’s feeling of comfort during a session? Can you explain the psychological impact of good hygiene in this context?

Answer 4

First impressions will determine a clients trust in their therapist. An LMT must maintain a clean professional image. since massage therapy is unique in its practice of touch , a client will feel more comfortable if they believe they are being touched by clean hands , and seeing a well put together clean individual.

Question 5

Hand washing is mentioned as a key hygiene practice, but what specific pathogens are massage therapists trying to prevent by washing their hands thoroughly before and after each session? How is the transmission of these pathogens possible during a massage?

Answer 5

pathogens such as variants of prions, bacteria and viruses that may be transmittable by bodily fluids and skin to skin contact. they may be transmitted by residual bodily fluids such as blood, breast milk, semen, or saliva left on the table or on the therapist’s hands.

Question 6

personal behaviors that prevent contamination and spread of pathogenic components

Answer 6

hygiene

Question 7

to destroy all microorganisms on a surface

Answer 7

sanitation

Question 8

refers to items that are relatively costly and that last for several years

Answer 8

equipment

Question 9

is one that can be carried from place to place or set up and taken down easily by a massage therapist

Answer 9

portable massage table

Question 10

a piece of equipment made for performing massage in a seated position, includes support for the legs, arms, and face

Answer 10

massage chair

Question 11

are long narrow pillows or cushions used to support or prop clients into position for massage

Answer 11

bolsters

Question 12

towels, sheets, and blankets are massage fabrics/ linen equipment that maintain the modesty of the client, create heat and support for the tissue and joints

Answer 12

linen

Question 13

is a liniment, oil, lotion, cream, or combination of these used in massage

Answer 13

topical substance

Question 14

standards of hygiene set by the CDC to prevent the transmission of serious communicable disease

Answer 14

universal precautions (standard precautions/ sanitary precautions)

Question 15

is a drug resistant bacterial infection typically found on the skin, but that can occur elsewhere in the body

Answer 15

MRSA (methicillin-ressitant staphylococcus aureus )

Question 16

74 inches in height, 32 inches in length

Answer 16

massage table size

Question 17

what are common equipment where massage is performed

Answer 17

mats, massage tables, massage chairs, hospital beds, standard beds, standard desks and chairs

Question 18

what are the uses for towels in massage

Answer 18

can be used to drape, support, joints, and as barriers when applying thermotherapies and cryotherapies

Question 19

are typically counter-irritants, that produce slight skin irritation to relieve symptoms of inflammation. They contain ingredients such as camphor, menthol, and turpentine. Herbal preparations might contain rosemary, wild marjoram, or cayenne pepper. usually rubbed onto the skin after massage of an area

Answer 19

liniments

Question 20

stay on top of the skin longer, serves as a lubricant to minimize uncomfortable skin friction during sliding and kneading techniques, certain ones add moisture and nutrients to the skin. and generally considered healthier for both the giver and the receiver of massage.

Answer 20

oil

Question 21

oil-like substance was originally used by native Americans for the protection nutrient and moisturizing effects on hair and skin, it is hypoallergenic and is preferred for massage therapist either by itself or in combination with lotions or oils,

Answer 21

jojoba

Question 22

semi-liquid substance that contain agents for moisturizing the skin for therapeutic purposes reducing itching and local pain. readily absorbed into the skin , are good when lubrication is desired for warm up phase, but massage techniques and treatment requires more friction later in the session

Answer 22

lotions

Question 23

these should be wiped between with antiseptics between clients

Answer 23

bottles, jars

Question 24

the most effective method for preventing the transfer of pathogens during massage

Answer 24

hygienic Hand washing

Question 25

is using objective and subjective information gathered during goal-oriented planning; for primary health care providers It includes a diagnoses of the problem; from a wellness prospective it may include long and short term goals for the client; Because massage therapist for not diagnose, in massage it is more about measuring function or loss of function, or evaluating the condition of the tissue

Answer 25

assessment

Question 26

is the cognitive process used to plan treatment for a health problem or medical condition; involves problem definition, information collection , data analysis, therapeutic application and implementation , and outcomes evaluation

Answer 26

clinical reasoning

Question 27

a form of documentation that record the session-by-session history of a clients visits. (SOAP/SOTAP)

Answer 27

continuing session notes

Question 28

are a form of documentation containing a final summary of client's progress, and any comments about the course of treatment

Answer 28

discharge notes

Question 29

Is the process of writing session records for future reference; also called note-taking or charting; may refer to the documents themselves; kept on paper or electronic form.

Answer 29

documentation

Question 30

planning session based on a client first focus, based on their needs and wants. client goals provide the focal point of organizing massage sessions and choosing appropriate techniques

Answer 30

goal-oriented planning

Question 31

specify how medical records must be secured, who may have access to medical records, and under what conditions records may be shared with others; an acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

Answer 31

HIPAA Privacy rules

Question 32

are comprehensive records that include the clients stated reason for massage or specific complaint, related subjective and objective information, agreed- upon long-term goals, and a general plan is the process of gathering relevant information from a new client

Answer 32

Intake notes

Question 33

a form of goal-oriented planning to accomplish a clients specific health objectives over a series of massage sessions; long-term refers to more than one massage session, or the interval between an initial session and a progress session to check the extent to which goals have been reached

Answer 33

Long-term planning

Question 34

are for special sessions that reevaluate a client's progress related to his or her long-term goals; contain more assessment information than regular session notes and may identify new goals and plans

Answer 34

progress notes

Question 35

Subjective( the clients describes symptoms, pain, and limitations), objective ( observations made by the practitioner, signs ) assessment( is evaluating objective and subjective data before , during and after the session to track effectiveness of treatment) , plan( a strategy for continued treatment )

Answer 35

SOAP notes

Question 36

a form for goal-oriented planning for the management of a clients symptoms, or facilitation of healing of a pathological condition; used for medical, clinical, and orthopedic massage applications; (sometimes called a Plan of Care )

Answer 36

Treatment planning

Question 37

a shared language of health professionals, knowledge of common terms is useful when taking health histories, enables clear communication, precise descriptions, determining contraindications and cautions, planning treatment, common understanding, and writing session notes

Answer 37

medical terminology

Question 38

is the logical process of thinking through the massage . It includes collecting relevant information, assessing the situation and setting goals, choosing massage applications, performing the massage, and evaluating results

Answer 38

session planning

Question 39

what is the six step process for goal-oriented planning?

Answer 39

1. Gather information from the client. 2. Collect information trough observation and measurement. 3. Assess the situation and set goals. 4. Develop a plan to reach goals. 5. Implement your plan. 6. Evaluate the results.

Question 40

the purpose is to learn about the client's health and medical history, as well as to identify potential contraindications, and cautions for massage

Answer 40

Health Risk Appraisal / Health history

Question 41

after the client fills out the intake and health history, the massage therapist conducts a short interview . The purpose of the interview is to clarify items on the forms and fill in any gaps of information

Answer 41

Intake interview

Question 42

usually filled out by the client with direct help from the massage therapist. they contain general information about he client (name, address, phone, occupation); identification of primary health care provider, and insurance company, if relevant; and the reason for the initial visit. also explain the nature and scope of the massage practice, fees , policies, privacy statement explaining confidentiality policies, and consent for care.

Answer 42

Intake form