Forearm Wrist and Hand Massage - Class 5

Question 1

regions involved in this area (1)

Answer 1

medial and lateral epicondyles

olecranon process

ulna/ulnar border

radius/radial border

radioulnar syndesmoses

carpal bones

Question 2

regions involved in this area (2)

Answer 2

wrist flexor and extensor mm

long finger flexors/extensors

metacarpals

palmar aponeurosis

digits

Question 3

indications (1)

Answer 3

S/P wrist, hand, elbow surgery (healed)

healed fx

tennis elbow

golfers elbow

carpal tunnel

arthritis

neuropathy

thoracic outlet/inlet syndrome

Question 4

indications (2)

Answer 4

tendinitis

sprain/strain

post cast

dupuytren’s contracture

trigger finger

edema

bursitis

shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand injury

Question 5

contraindications (1)

Answer 5

acute injury

unhealed fx

unhealed tendon repair

open wound in area

infection

Question 6

contraindications (2)

Answer 6

skin rash in area

CHF (watch for pitting edema)

Question 7

precautions

Answer 7

RA
–> watch integrity of joints

Question 8

positions for performing an upper extremity massage

Answer 8

seated with arm supported on table

supine

Question 9

seated positions

Answer 9

feet on the floor

back supported

good posture

Question 10

specifics w/ seated position

Answer 10

avoid shoulder elevation

pillows under arm

draping

Question 11

pillows under arm –> seated

Answer 11

so UE is elevated above the heart

Question 12

draping –> seated

Answer 12

“toga” type of drape

Question 13

supine

Answer 13

UE elevated above the heart

pillows under the UE

draping to expose entire UE