FSMTB MBLEx - Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination

A client who routinely presses the structure of the practice, like in this case, is testing the boundaries on what is acceptable. Regardless of a client’s situation, it is the therapist’s responsibility to set appropriate boundaries to ensure all participants feel safe and comfortable within the therapeutic environment.

There are times when undraping sensitive areas for treatment is within the scope of practice of massage. However, a massage therapist who routinely drapes in an unprofessional manner is breaking a standard of conduct indicated in the massage code of ethics.

HOPS stands for History, Observation, Palpation and Special tests. HOPS is used to assess the client’s experience, provide a postural assessment, give a physical examination, and test the function and structure of the client’s body.

It is important to know what the names of muscles refer to when remembering their locations. In this case, deltoid means triangular and, thus, the deltoid muscle is a triangular muscle.

There are two bones that make the shoulder girdle - the clavicle and the scapula.

The telencephalon is also known as the cerebrum. Telencephalon refers to the embryonic structure from which the mature cerebrum develops.

The posture for bicycling requires the rider to rest on the palms while steering. Guyon’s canal syndrome is also known as handlebar palsy.

Licensure is handled by state massage boards that determine the minimum educational requirements and certifications needed for qualification. A massage therapist who is interested in licensure in a state that regulates massage should first contact the state massage board for regulation requirements.

The concern with fraternizing with clients outside of the therapeutic environment is to avoid the possibility of creating a dual relationship.