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Okay for the treatment if you could please ______ to your comfort level allowing me access to your lower back it will work best if I can access the skin.
Okay for the treatment if you could please ______ to your comfort level allowing me access to your lower back it will work best if I can access the skin.
undress
Please then lay face down with your head in the cradle placing your body between the sheets and cover yourself.
Please then lay face down with your head in the cradle placing your body between the sheets and cover yourself.
L = LAY
Here is ______ to place under you hip if that feels comfortable and we can adjust as we go.
Here is ______ to place under you hip if that feels comfortable and we can adjust as we go.
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I’ll be ______ you ( which means moving the top sheet ) to the just below your hip area ( show on myself )
I’ll be ______ you ( which means moving the top sheet ) to the just below your hip area ( show on myself )
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I’ll be using a hypoallergenic non scented lotion, do you have any other allergies we might have missed.
I’ll be using a hypoallergenic non scented lotion, do you have any other allergies we might have missed.
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I’ll be checking for pressure throughout the duration of the treatment , and if I use certain techniques or hit more sensitive areas I’ll ask you on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most painful and 1 being the least how the pressure feels for you.
I’ll be checking for pressure throughout the duration of the treatment , and if I use certain techniques or hit more sensitive areas I’ll ask you on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most painful and 1 being the least how the pressure feels for you.
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You also have the right to STOP or MODIFY any techniques or the treatment at anytime.
You also have the right to STOP or MODIFY any techniques or the treatment at anytime.
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And if you are most welcome to ask questions whenever you feel like it throughout the treatment.
And if you are most welcome to ask questions whenever you feel like it throughout the treatment.
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Do you understand everything I’ve mentioned and do you have any questions.
Do you understand everything I’ve mentioned and do you have any questions.
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Okay great, with that do I have your consent to proceed with the treatment and the treatment plan.
Okay great, with that do I have your consent to proceed with the treatment and the treatment plan.
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the goals of the treatment are: to be able to sit at your desk for longer periods of time and how we'll be approaching the treatment
the goals of the treatment are: to be able to sit at your desk for longer periods of time and how we'll be approaching the treatment
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The treatment will consist of ____________
The treatment will consist of ____________
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We'll be treating your lower back
We'll be treating your lower back
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And we'll be focusing more specifically on the lower left side and the immediate areas
And we'll be focusing more specifically on the lower left side and the immediate areas
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The treatment will go for 60 minutes a full 1 hour
The treatment will go for 60 minutes a full 1 hour
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it's possible you should or could feel t( more relaxed you might sleep a bit better and you could also effect following the treatment of increased temperature at the site as well as slight muscle soreness in the treated area
it's possible you should or could feel t( more relaxed you might sleep a bit better and you could also effect following the treatment of increased temperature at the site as well as slight muscle soreness in the treated area
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But when you leave here Ill recommend some stretching and hydrotherapy and some other protocols for home/aftercare
But when you leave here Ill recommend some stretching and hydrotherapy and some other protocols for home/aftercare
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For ongoing treatment I suggest that it 1.might take anywhere to a few weeks to a few months to reach your goals and along the way we'll
For ongoing treatment I suggest that it 1.might take anywhere to a few weeks to a few months to reach your goals and along the way we'll
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schedule you in for a reassessment
schedule you in for a reassessment
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Study Notes
Treatment Preparation
- Access to the lower back is essential for effective treatment; make the client comfortable.
- Client should lay face down with their head in the cradle, covered by sheets for privacy.
- Provide support under the hips if necessary, with adjustments possible during the session.
Treatment Process
- Use hypoallergenic, non-scented lotion for application; inquire about allergies to ensure safety.
- Continuous pressure monitoring throughout the treatment; client is asked to rate discomfort on a scale of 1-10.
- Client has the right to STOP or MODIFY the treatment anytime based on their comfort.
Consent and Understanding
- Ensure client understands all details discussed; encourage questions throughout the session.
- Obtain consent to proceed with treatment and outline the treatment plan.
Treatment Goals
- Main objective: Enable client to sit at their desk longer without discomfort.
- Treatment focus: Lower back, specifically the lower left side and surrounding areas.
- Treatment duration is set for 60 minutes (1 hour).
Expected Outcomes
- Potential benefits: Increased relaxation, improved sleep quality, localized warmth, and slight muscle soreness post-treatment.
- Provide recommendations for aftercare, including stretching and hydrotherapy.
Ongoing Treatment Plan
- Expect gradual progress toward goals, potentially spanning a few weeks to months.
- Schedule reassessments to review progress and adjust treatment as necessary.
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Test your knowledge on conducting a massage therapy session with this quiz. Learn about the importance of goals and areas of focus, and how to make clients feel comfortable. Improve your skills as a massage therapist today!
