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Body Mechanics Assessment

Use this guide to see how at risk you are for developing massage related injury.       

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Question 1 of 10

Do you use tools other than your open hands/palms at least 50% of the time you are giving massage? 

Tools like fists, knuckles, forearms, elbows. 

A

Yes

B

No

Question 2 of 10

Do you regularly weight shift from foot to foot while working? 

For example front to back foot or left to right foot depending on your stance.

A

Yes

B

No

Question 3 of 10

Do you get more pressure from your legs when a stroke requires deeper/firmer pressure?

A

Yes

B

No

Question 4 of 10

Do you maintain a shoulders down posture no matter which type of stroke you are performing? 

A

Yes

B

No

Question 5 of 10

Do you keep your neck and head in a neutral position while you work?  

A

Yes

B

No

Question 6 of 10

Do you engage/contract your core muscles while you are massaging?

A

Yes

B

No

Question 7 of 10

Do you stack the joints in a straight line that lead to the tool you are using? 

A

Yes

B

No

Question 8 of 10

Do you refrain from using your thumbs in a circling motion during your sessions? 

A

Yes

B

No

Question 9 of 10

Are you aware of your breath while you're working?

Not that is smells but that it's flowing.

A

Yes

B

No

Question 10 of 10

Do you brace your fingers and thumbs when using them for deeper work? 

A

Yes

B

No

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