Massage is still an emerging profession, and its public acceptance depends on therapists’ steadfast commitment to ethical standards and the law. Scroll through the slides below to find out what you’ll learn in this chapter. (Note: Topics in this chapter are closely related to Chapter 7 and Chapter 8.) Lesson 6-1: EthicsThis chapter investigates the […]
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In Chapter 4 we looked at the effects of massage on the client’s body, mind, and emotions. These effects demonstrate the profound influence that massage can have on body systems, especially the circulatory system, nervous system, and musculoskeletal system. It should therefore be easy to understand that certain techniques could be overpowering for some clients
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In the United States, the word drug usually refers to a synthesized chemical that may be prescribed by a physician to treat a particular condition, purchased over-the-counter without a prescription (e.g., cold medication, pain reliever, etc.), or categorized as illegal substances (e.g., cocaine, heroin, etc.). Alcohol and cigarettes also have active substances that classify them
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In some regions of the body, structures like nerves, blood vessels, bones, organs, and lymph nodes are more superficial than in other areas. Care is required in these areas of caution to ensure the client’s comfort and safety. The following sections discuss the types of damage that might occur to unprotected structures when strokes are
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In his Epidemics, Hippocrates advises physicians, “Do good or do no harm.” Over time, this advice has been distilled into the saying “First, do no harm,” which is commonly quoted as part of the Hippocratic oath, which physicians take when they become doctors of medicine. Doing no harm is a long-standing guiding principle of medicine
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Wellness is a difficult word to define. It refers to all aspects of a person’s life, including a state of positive health, a sense of satisfaction with quality of life, and an active process of self-awareness and making choices toward a more meaningful and successful existence. Wellness programs can be adopted to help structure a
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Lesson 4-2 explored the effects and benefits of massage on the client’s body, mind, and emotions. This topic discusses client groups and conditions for which massage is indicated. It is important to distinguish between the terms benefit and indication. A benefit is a positive effect that promotes well-being, even if a specific pathology, postural dysfunction,
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This section discusses changes that occur in the client’s body and mind as a result of massage and the benefits of these for the client. This information helps you understand why some techniques are chosen over others when planning sessions for a particular client. Many of the concepts underlying certain effects of massage are quite
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Massage students and professionals should understand the theoretical basis of massage and be able to evaluate information that might affect the care of clients. The term research literacy has recently gained prominence in massage education. The ability to find, read, and evaluate research articles and then apply their information in massage practice supports the session
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A growing body of clinical research demonstrates that massage has proven effects and benefits for the body. Massage is indicated as a primary treatment for many conditions that affect soft tissues and is also used extensively as a support strategy for a wide variety of medical conditions. Scroll through the slides below to find out
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