Massage Intake Form
Name
When do you conduct assessments?
Before, during, and after treatment
What is a contraindication?
Situation that requires therapist to modify techniques or refrain from using them to avoid possible harm.
How often should you document your clients progress?
every session
Whats the acronym for SOAP stand for?
SUBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT
PLAN
True/False: Every Intake form doesn't need to be signed by the client.
FALSE; every intake form should have the clients signature and date stating they completed the form to the best of their knowledge and give permission to recieve massage.
What are ways to conduct an assessment without using an intake form?
Observing how they walk, listening to what they're saying about their body and daily activities, reading body language.
What does "Scope of Practice" mean?
Treatment and procedures that can be performed legally by members of a licensed profession.
When writing documentation, is it appropriate to use medical abbreviations?
Yes, it is appropriate to use common medical abbreviations
Which term means permission given by a client after being educated in all the relevant facts regarding treatment?
Informed Consent
How would you approach a medication/condition you may not know or have not heard about?
What are assessments?
evaluations of an individuals health statud, stress or pain level, levels of function pre- and post massage.
What are examples of what is in a massage therapists "scope of practice"?
manipulation of soft tissue, hot/cold applications, tools under certification, aromatherapy, stretching
What does CARE stand for?
CONDITION
ACTION
RESPONSE
EVALUATION
pg. 195
When documenting client progress, how should goals be expressed? (Think SOAP)
Subjectively
Name at least two major points that need to be addressed on the intake form.
Allergies, Injuries, Medications, Pregnancy, Surgeries
What does the Acronym PPALM Stand for?
Purpose of Session
Pain
Allergies
Lifestyle
Medication
What are a few treatments that are out of a massage therapist's "Scope of Practice?"
Chiropractic adjustments, acupunture, skin care services, IV Injections, herbology, nutrition
Which term means an order from an authorized health care provider for medications, medical treatments, or medical devices?
Prescription
Which term means the act of exchanging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?
Communication
If you notice an ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATION on their intake form, what do you do?
Talk to them about what the contraindication is and ask for them to see their primary care doctor for approval to be massaged or reschedule for contraindication to subside.
Why would you use PPALM?
to conduct an interview strategically to provide a solid framework for your session
Which risk factor requires avoiding vigorous massage techniques on the lower extremities for 12 weeks after surgery?
Blood Clots
In a legal setting, what can be used as credible evidence in legal precedings?
What does "exclusion" mean in massage therapy?
means something that is outside scope of practiced.