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What are modifications or precautions that should be taken when performing a full body massage on someone with osteoarthritis?
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What are modifications or precautions that should be taken when performing a full body massage on someone with a stroke?
Well you don't want to press to hard and hurt them cause you might pinch a nerve or hurt them... I'm a doctor
Where do massage therapist often get osteoarthritis?
hands
What precautions need to be taken when doing infant massage?
Extreme caution is necessary when performing infant massage. Strokes are made with the greatest delicacy in order not to harm the infant in any way. Proper techniques are taught by licensed massage therapists ensuring that.
Will massage help with osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis indicates damage to the cartilage in that knee. while message may feel good and give some relief it will not do anything to repair the cartilage that is at the root of the problem. Answer 2: Unfortunately osteoarthritis has to do with the knee, bone and cartilage loss. Massage can only affect the muscles and surrounding tissue. It may help to massage this area if there is swelling and inflammation but that will not change the loss of cartilage in the knee. Severe osteoarthritis and loss of cartilage, bone on bone, is where doctors usually consider knee replacement surgery.
What are some precautions relating to sports massage?
Certain ligament and joint injuries that need immobilization and expert attention may be aggravated by massage.
Is massage therapy a taxable in Pennsylvania?
At this point, the service of massage therapy is not taxed in Pennsylvania. Massage therapists do have to pay income taxes on money they make from performing massages.
When performing massage on an injured limb you should start?
Star distal & work proximal
What is a major contributor to the reduction of energy expended while performing massage?
A stable base?
Is arthiritis a contraindication of massage?
There are many different types of arthritis. If it is rheumatoid arthritis you will want to avoid the joints that are involved if they are symptomatic (having a flare-up of inflammation). If it is osteoarthritis, then massage is fine as long as you work within their comfort level.
Does Medicaid cover massage therapy?
At this point medicare does not cover massage therapy (part A). Some of the supplemental plans (part B and C) do cover massage therapy. You would need to check with your provider to see if they cover "massage therapy provided by a licensed massage therapist." Insurance companies do not make decisions based on type of massage but perhaps who is performing it. Sometimes physical therapists' and chiropractors' massages may be covered and a massage therapist's may not be covered. But yes it depends on which part of medicare you are talking about. Supplemental medicare plans may cover massage therapy (and deep tissue massage therapy).
What is involved in sports massage therapy?
Sports massage uses techniques similar to Swedish and deep tissue, but are specially adapted to deal with the effects of athletic performance on the body and the needs of athletes regarding training, performing, and recovery from injury.
Why do you massage by oil?
The main purpose of massage oils is to lubricate the skin to reduce friction while performing a massage. This helps give a smooth glide and easy workability to the skin surface. Some of the secondary benefits include nourishing the skin and acting as a "base", or "carrier" oil for aromatherapy essential oils.
