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There are laws, rules and regulations against developing a sexual relationship with a client. If a

sexual relationship existed prior to the client/therapist relationship, then continued sexual

interaction is allowable. A typically safe amount of time to wait is 6 months after the client/therapist

relationship has been dissolved (documented and signed by both parties) before pursuing a romantic

interaction. However, the best path to preserving your career and avoiding a possible investigation is

to never engage a client or previous client in any relations outside of a therapeutic environment.

The knowledge base refers to education and special training/skills for providing care. The practice

parameters refer to conduct and environment. These two combined explain the basic concept of the

scope of practice.

The massage code of ethics is a standard of conduct that defines ethical behavior for a massage

therapist. The question lists principles of the massage code of ethics.

Massage is contraindicated for fever and/or inflamed, swollen tissue. Osteomyelitis is a very serious

infection that can result in amputation or possible death. Canceling the appointment and advising

the client to seek immediate medical attention is the best course of action.

The synergist or assisting muscle to the biceps brachii is the brachialis muscle.

Guyon’s canal syndrome is a compression of the ulnar nerve between the hook of the hamate and

the pisiform bones located in the palm of the hand.

A locked door can put the therapist at risk of being accused for entrapment of a client. If a door must

be locked be sure to ask the client for permission.

The median nerve passes through the flexor retinaculum of the hand.

Tennis elbow affects the extensor muscles of the forearm and is attributed to the tearing of flexor

muscles during impact of a back hand swing.

Since Guyon’s canal syndrome is a compression injury of the ulnar nerve, deep tissue massage will

only cause additional damage and discomfort.