Job Description
Massage therapists assess soft tissues and joints of the body for treatment and prevention of dysfunction, injury, pain, and physical disorders. They work in private practice, including group or team practices, hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and educational institutions.
Work Week Duration:
- Between 35 to 40 hours
Job Duties:
- Assess clients by conducting range of motion and muscle tests and propose treatment plans
- Explain procedures, risks, and benefits to clients
- Administer massage techniques, treating soft tissues and joints of the body through soft tissue manipulation, relaxation techniques, hydrotherapy, trigger point therapy, joint pain and lower grade mobilizations, remedial exercise programs, and client self-help programs
- Suggest home care instructions and provide information about techniques for further postural improvement and stretching, strength...