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Massage Therapist

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During a massage, Larry Ligament decides to start the session by eliciting the client’s parasympathetic nervous system. What is Larry’s initial goal in the session?
  1. He wants to stimulate the client’s nervous system.
  2. He wants to relax the client’s nervous system.
  3. He wants to start the session with stretching.
  4. He is testing for ROM.
Explanation
Answer: B Larry has decided to open the session by eliciting or engaging the client’s parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) or relaxing the client. There are many ways to induce the PNS response including specific hand placements, handholds or using the long soothing effleurage strokes of Swedish massage.
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