body massage attempt 2

If a client stated on their record card, they had high blood pressure, how would you proceed?

if medicated aviod heat, pressure and anything that may increase circulation too much

allergies modifactions

• establish known irritants

• patch test

• seek medical attention if allergic reaction happens

asthma modifactions

• elevate client chest

• well ventilated room

• avoid cold

fragile skin

aviod area if skin is broken

rashes

establish known irritants (undiagnose dont treat)

chem peel ipl laser modifactions

• avoid area

• avoid heat

• use less stimulating techniques

recent scar tissue modifactions

• avoid area for 3-6 months

• lighter pressure

• more oil to avoid drag and pull

oedema modi

• less stimulating techniques

• adjust client position

• lighter pressure

skin trauma modi

• more oil avoid drag and pull

• refer to gp

• avoid area

sprains modi

• lighter pressure around surrounding areas (no hot or cold packs)

skin tumors look like

c. Dark

efflerauge technique

gliding manipulation of the superficial tissues

petrissage effect and technique

Increases circulation

lift, roll, grasp, stretch, compress or squeeze the underlying tissues

friction technique

specific, repetitive, non-gliding technique where superficial tissues are moved over the underlying structures

tapotment technique

repeated, rhythmical, percussive firm striking of the superficial and or deep tissues that is followed by a quick rebound

vibration technique

collection of strokes that include vibration, rocking, shaking and jostling.

passive movement techniques

moves a joint through one or move possible ranges of movement.