Which of the following techniques is not covered under the massage therapy scope of practice?
a. Dry needling to treat muscular tonicity
b. Application of finger pressure upon trigger points
c. Recommending a client seek medical care
d. Applying ice to reduce an acute inflammation
Explanation: Dry needling is an evolved technique by the chiropractic profession of using acupuncture needles inserted into trigger points to release tension. This technique is not under the massage therapy scope of practice.