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Massage Therapist Practice Exam

Category - Pathology<br />

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If a female client comes to you complaining of constant pain and fatigue in her entire body and says it hurts to be touched, which of the following condition may she be suffering from?

Rigor mortis
Migraines
Plantar fasciitis
Fibromyalgia

Explanation

Answer: D - Of the answers provided, your client is most likely suffering from fibromyalgia. Symptoms include pain throughout the entire body and extreme tenderness to touch. It is normally a condition that afflicts professional women ages 40 and older. Massage is indicated for fibromyalgia and is best done with a light touch.

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