A massage therapist who provides intentional spinal adjustments is violating the massage ____________.
a. ethical standard
b. scope of practice
c. business practice
d. federal law
Explanation: Spinal manipulations or adjustments are within the scope of practice for chiropractors, osteopaths and qualified physical therapists but outside the scope of practice for massage therapists. A massage therapist who provides intentional spinal adjustments is violating the massage scope of practice.