Special Populations MBLEX Questions
And Answers.
Massage on elderly -
\Geriatric massage therapy is designed to address the specific needs of the elderly
population. This type of massage for the elderly uses gentle and light application of
massage techniques and can include passive stretching and a light oil or lotion to permit
your muscles to be worked on without causing excessive friction to the skin. These
techniques can help enhance blood circulation, combat depression, improve balance
and flexibility, reduce the pain of arthritis, increase joint mobility, improve posture, and
encourage overall well-being.
Pregnancy massage -
\To be safe, pregnancy massage experts avoid deep massage and strong pressure on
the legs. Using strong pressure could dislodge a blood clot. Instead, they use very light,
slow strokes on the legs. Types of massage to avoid on the legs include deep-tissue
massage, deep acupressure, shiatsu, cross-fiber friction, and percussive tapping. All leg
massage strokes should move toward the heart.
Massage with an amputee -
\Massage therapy can be of great benefit to amputees, whether as a preventive or
maintenance measure or as an integral element in the various phases of rehabilitation.
It is highly recommended that amputees receive massage therapy in conjunction with
beginning prosthetic training and ongoing prosthetic use. This can help prevent muscle
strain, tightness and related pain symptoms that may develop due to alterations in
posture and biomechanics and the new demands placed on the muscles directly and
indirectly involved.
Massage for disabled -
\With any disability, it is important to exercise care in seeking out a qualified practitioner.
Not just anyone knows how to practice therapeutic or medical massage. Some
conditions, for instance where skeletal pain, clotting, or pressure sores are present, may
require a doctor's approval before embarking on a program of massage.
And Answers.
Massage on elderly -
\Geriatric massage therapy is designed to address the specific needs of the elderly
population. This type of massage for the elderly uses gentle and light application of
massage techniques and can include passive stretching and a light oil or lotion to permit
your muscles to be worked on without causing excessive friction to the skin. These
techniques can help enhance blood circulation, combat depression, improve balance
and flexibility, reduce the pain of arthritis, increase joint mobility, improve posture, and
encourage overall well-being.
Pregnancy massage -
\To be safe, pregnancy massage experts avoid deep massage and strong pressure on
the legs. Using strong pressure could dislodge a blood clot. Instead, they use very light,
slow strokes on the legs. Types of massage to avoid on the legs include deep-tissue
massage, deep acupressure, shiatsu, cross-fiber friction, and percussive tapping. All leg
massage strokes should move toward the heart.
Massage with an amputee -
\Massage therapy can be of great benefit to amputees, whether as a preventive or
maintenance measure or as an integral element in the various phases of rehabilitation.
It is highly recommended that amputees receive massage therapy in conjunction with
beginning prosthetic training and ongoing prosthetic use. This can help prevent muscle
strain, tightness and related pain symptoms that may develop due to alterations in
posture and biomechanics and the new demands placed on the muscles directly and
indirectly involved.
Massage for disabled -
\With any disability, it is important to exercise care in seeking out a qualified practitioner.
Not just anyone knows how to practice therapeutic or medical massage. Some
conditions, for instance where skeletal pain, clotting, or pressure sores are present, may
require a doctor's approval before embarking on a program of massage.
