Author: Julie Onofrio
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Massage Job Interviews
Be prepared to go to an interview. With so many options it is often difficult to find a place to work that fits with your personality and the way you want to do massage. When you do get an interview opportunity, go into it prepared to ask them questions to see if you want to…
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Hydrotherapy Test Questions
1. When a person has a muscle spasm the best hydrotherapy treatment would be (a) heat (b) cold (c) tepid (d) neutral A 2. A contraindication for heat would be (a) chronic arthritis (b) edema (c) hyperemia (d) hypertonicity B 3. An effect of heat would be (a) decreases respiratory rate (b) increases pulse rate…
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Hydrotherapy Glossary
Ablution- Washing of the body by hand, usually using a towel or mitt Affusion- Pouring on of water Analgesic– Decreases pain Anesthetic– Reduces local pain, diminished or loss of sensation Antipyretic- Reduction in fever Antispasmodic- Reducing muscle spasms Astringent– Agent which causes local vasoconstiction and closing of pores Balneology- The science of baths and bathing…
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Hydrotherapy Baths and Poultices
Hydrotherapy Baths The baths can be a part of your session if you have the equipment at the office to do so or send the directions home with your client for continued relief. Full Bath: Warm baths ( 90-95 F) are calming and soothing to the nerves, help relieve bladder and urinary problems, mild colds. Hot…
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Hydrotherapy
General Rules of Hydrotherapy Take a full case history to rule out contraindications. Check for cardiac problems or other circulatory issues. Determine the overall state of health (mental, physical, emotional). People with diabetes should not be treated. Take the client’s temperature before beginning treatment to determine temperature of treatment. Ask them what is their normal temperature.…