A client who was recently in a motor vehicle accident was “cleared for massage” by her primary care provider. But it turns out she had no X-rays and that hid the fact that she sustained a fracture to her sternum. What is the responsibility of the massage therapist when a client has been “cleared for massage”? Ruth has some thoughts.   Interesting links:   Despite deaths, injuries and recalls, air bags still save lives   Risk of thoracic injury from direct steering wheel impact in frontal crashes   Causes and risk factors of a broken sternum   Sternal Fracture   Breastbone Fracture - Sternal Fracture   This podcast sponsored by:   Books of Discovery   Anatomy Trains   Host:   Ruth Werner