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Table 3 Diagnostic assessments performed by massage therapists licensed in Connecticut (1999) and Washington (1998)

From: A survey of training and practice patterns of massage therapists in two US states

 

Connecticut

Washington

 

(N = 965 visits)

(N = 1040 visits)

Diagnostic Assessment

Percent Using

At least one

67.2

74.0

Applied Kinesiology

2.0

5.8

Postural Assessment

19.8

30.7

Range of Motion

34.9

46.0

Tissue Assessment

56.3

60.8

Other (e.g., acupressure point assessment)

7.1

2.7