A patient is standing erect, with face forward, feet parallel, arms hanging to the side, and palms facing

Kyphotic postures place the erector spinae muscles along the thoracic spine under ___________ ___________ (two words)—

a term that describes when muscles are working to contract eccentrically to support weight—which can lead to _______________ weakness or injuries. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Massage for a client with chickenpox:

a. Is contraindicated until lesions have formed pustules b. Is contraindicated until the client is completely recovered c. Is contraindicated only if the therapist has not previously had chickenpox d. Requires avoidance of hypersensitive areas