Question for massage therapists?!
Question: Question for massage therapists!?
What health questions should I ask a prospective client before they get on my table or chair!?Should I have a list that they check off!?What, if any, is a reason to refuse to work on them!?Thanks!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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You should invest in a health intake form for the different massages you provide!. Anything could be a possible contraindication from warts, to allergies, to pregnancy, seizures or even being on medication or recreational drugs!.
I will include a site that has free forms for you to download and print!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I will include a site that has free forms for you to download and print!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Well that would depend heavily on the type of massage!.
I would say that most health conditions are not at risk of being exacerbated by light massage!.
When you get into deep tissue and heavier handed massage I would say possibly really high blood pressure might be an issue, but even that would seem to be a rare thing!.
I once had a case where I was massaging a client with cerebral palsy, repeated shoulder dislocations, and many other severe issues!. I was in fear at first, but did nothing but help!.
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I would say that most health conditions are not at risk of being exacerbated by light massage!.
When you get into deep tissue and heavier handed massage I would say possibly really high blood pressure might be an issue, but even that would seem to be a rare thing!.
I once had a case where I was massaging a client with cerebral palsy, repeated shoulder dislocations, and many other severe issues!. I was in fear at first, but did nothing but help!.
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A thorough intake is the key to protecting your client and yourself!. Certain conditions pose a risk for your client and could harm more than it could help!. A Massage Therapists Guide to Pathology by Ruth Werner is a very valuable tool!.
Always be as in-depth as you can be!. When in doubt, refer to a physician!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Always be as in-depth as you can be!. When in doubt, refer to a physician!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Did you not get this information in massage school!?
You can't do this with just a list of things to ask clients - you have to understand the reasons for asking them questions!. A class on doing proper intakes could take a whole day!.
There are many reasons not to work on someone if they have conditions that are outside of your scope of knowledge!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You can't do this with just a list of things to ask clients - you have to understand the reasons for asking them questions!. A class on doing proper intakes could take a whole day!.
There are many reasons not to work on someone if they have conditions that are outside of your scope of knowledge!.Www@Answer-Health@Com