Author: Julie Onofrio
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Massage Job Contracts
Suggestions for Writing a Contractual Agreement with an employer or Independent Contractor Having a contract with your employer or independent contractor is a necessary business procedure. You may think you don’t need one, but often times find out the hard way that you do. Planning ahead can reduce the stress and build better business relationships. Consult…
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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…