Question 1AP.C · Tissue injury and repair
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
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Anatomy and physiology
The body systems, how they work, tissue injury and repair, and energetic anatomy as each tradition describes it.
About 11% of the exam
Kinesiology
Muscle tissue and contraction, proprioceptors, muscle attachments and actions, joints and range of motion.
About 12% of the exam
Pathology, contraindications and special populations
Common conditions, total and local contraindications, endangerment sites, special populations and medications.
About 14% of the exam
Benefits and effects of soft tissue manipulation
What massage does to the body and mind, the Swedish strokes, hot and cold applications, and other modalities.
About 15% of the exam
Client assessment and treatment planning
Intake and health history, SOAP notes, posture, gait, palpation, range of motion and treatment planning.
About 17% of the exam
Ethics, boundaries, laws and regulations
Boundaries, dual relationships, sexual misconduct, scope of practice, confidentiality, consent and the law.
About 16% of the exam
Guidelines for professional practice
Sanitation, safety, body mechanics, draping, equipment, business practices and terminology.
About 15% of the exam
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Question 2KN.D · Muscle attachments and actions
Which quadriceps muscle crosses the hip as well as the knee, so it both flexes the hip and extends the knee?
Question 3PA.B · Contraindications
A client has large, bulging varicose veins on both calves. Which approach is correct?
Question 4BF.D · Soft tissue techniques
Hacking, cupping and tapping are all forms of which stroke?
Question 5CA.D · Visual assessment
During a posterior postural view, the client's right shoulder is clearly higher than the left. Which muscles on the right side are most likely shortened?
Question 6ET.H · Scope of practice
Which of the following is outside the scope of practice of a massage therapist?
Question 7PP.E · Practitioner care
A therapist needs to work on the far side of the client's back. What is the best body mechanics choice?
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