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Could i become a massage therapist even if i have a messed up hand?

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Dr. Edison Wong answered

Specializes in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Yes: What counts is not how your hand looks, but how it functions, what it can do. Can it perform the basic maneuvers and functions needed? You don't need 5 fingers on the hand to do massage, for example.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 12/3/2014

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A member asked:

Could i become a massage therapist even if i have a messed up hand?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edison Wong answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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