Intake process - correct answers •Greeting the client (Introduce
yourself and ask the client if they have ever had a massage before)
•Fill out intake from.
•Explain massage procedure, including area you are working on,
undressing, draping, and if anything causes discomfort or pain to let the
therapist know.
•Let the client get ready for massage.
•Communicate in the massage to aid in comfort, attaining therapeutic
goals, and maintaining professionalism.
•Formulate a plan
,•Client education
Verbal Intake - correct answers •What is the reason for client seeking
massage?
•What is the expected outcome of the client?
•Is the client under a doctor's care?
•Is the client experiencing any pain?
•Is the client taking any medications? Explain why.
•Has the client ever had an accident or surgery?
•Does the client have joint restrictions?
•Are there any areas the client wants to focus on or avoid?
•ADL
SOAP - correct answers S stands for Subjective
O stands for Objective
A stands for Assessment (Application)
P stands for Plan
Subjective - correct answers what the client says, experienced, ir
complaining about or is requesting for his/her massage
, Example: Client complains that he was in a car accident two weeks ago
and has awful headaches, pain when he moves his head, is irritable and
cant sleep well.
Objective - correct answers what the therapist witnesses or observes
with the client. This could be vital signs, physical examination
Application - correct answers treatment phase of the massage session.
This is what the massage therapist is doing, how is he/she treating the
clients needs.
Example: x-rays shows no herniated disks in the cervical region. Cross
Fiber Friction on Splenius Capitus, Semispinalis capitus, upper trap.
Ischemia compression on trigger points in Splenius Capitus,
Semispinalis capitus, upper trap. stretching in flexion
Plan - correct answers what the next phase of therapy will be. What
treatment to do next, when to reassess the client.
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