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Massage Therapists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.
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This source lists 14 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
14 tasks shown
Core · Task 7880 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
Core · Task 7879 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
Core · Task 7878 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
Core · Task 23928 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.
Core · Task 7887 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.
Core · Task 7884 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
Core · Task 7882 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
Core · Task 7881 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Maintain treatment records.
Core · Task 7883 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
Core · Task 7885 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
Core · Task 20757 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Perform other adjunctive therapies or treatment techniques in addition to massage.
Core · Task 7888 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Consult with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients.
Core · Task 7889 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin.
Supplemental · Task 7886 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Use complementary aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths to promote clients' recovery, relaxation, and well-being.
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