Massage therapists frequently:

• Repeat the same movements.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

It is important for massage therapists to be able to:

• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
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• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Understand the speech of another person.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for massage therapists to be able to:

• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.