Which of the following choices is NOT a consideration for massage of a ligament sprain?
a. Deep stretching may be beneficial for healing the ligament.
b. Avoid massage for 72 hours, and use only ICE (ice, compression, elevation) dur-ing this time.
c. After the acute stage, apply cross-fiber friction to realign ligament fibers.
d. Treatments of shorter duration are indicated initially until the client becomes ac-customed to pressure.
ANS: A
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