A client with degenerative arthritis in her hands would like you to work on them to help relieve her pain. What should you do?
A) Explain to her that massage is contraindicated for arthritic joints and that it is not safe for you to work on her hands.
B) Suggest that she strengthen her hand muscles by squeezing on a tennis ball.
C) Perform arthrokinetics and traction and stretch each finger.
D) Have the client make big circles with the wrist.
C
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