Which massage consideration is appropriate for a client who has a mobility impairment?

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Local massage is contraindicated over areas at risk for decubitus ulcer formation. At-risk areas for chair-bound clients are over the scapula, sacrum, the ischial tuberosities, popliteal areas, and plantar surfaces of the feet. The therapist cannot rely on assessment to determine the presence of developing decubiti because the client may have inflammation manifesting as non-blanching skin that is difficult to observe, particularly in individuals with darker skin.

Which Massage Consideration Is Appropriate for a Client Who Has