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Forearm, Wrist & Hand Treatment – Student Quiz
Student Quiz: Forearm, Wrist & Hand Treatment
Student Name_______________________________________ Date ____________ Score _______ Circle the correct answer.
1. If your goal is to balance out muscle groups in the forearm, which muscle group would you work on first to create length?
a) The wrist extensors
b) The wrist flexors
c) The supinators of the forearm
d) It does not matter
2. Why is it important to have a controlled glide when doing myfascial release to the soft tissues?
a) Slipping on the superficial tissues does not allow mobilization of the deep fascial layers
b) Fascia responds best to deep slow pressure
c) Otherwise you are just doing compressive effleurage
d) All of the above
3. What conditions of the forearm, wrist and hand can be prevented by doing therapist self care on a regular basis?
a) Joint pain
b) Tendon pain
c) Carpal tunnel syndrome
d) All of the above
4. What are the most important muscle groups for the massage therapist to stretch after doing a full day of massage to prevent or help resolve common forearm wrist and hand conditions?
a) Short tight muscle groups such as the forearm flexors
b) It does not matter
c) The weak muscle groups of the forearm
d) All muscle groups of the forearm
5. What can the massage therapist do to prolong their career and prevent common soft tissue injuries of the forearm, wrist and hand?
a) Strengthen the tight wrist flexors
b) Limit your practice to only one massage a day
c) Self care treatments and stretching
d) Take pain medication every day
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