Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding massage for a client with con-trolled hypertension?
a. Massage may assist in keeping blood pressure low through induced relaxation.
b. Massage may be beneficial, but trigger-point therapy is contraindicated for clients with hypertension.
c. Clients may experience orthostatic hypotension and may need assistance getting up from the table.
d. Massage is beneficial because it may reduce stress and the activity of the sympa-thetic nervous system.
ANS: B
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