HLT52015 Cert IV in Massage Therapy HLTMSG001 Develop massage - - PDF document
HLT52015 Cert IV in Massage Therapy HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs 1 Lecture Overview Broad Introduction to the course overall: 1. Administration/ Housekeeping 2. Overview 3. Assessments of
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HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs
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Broad Introduction to the course overall:
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Andrew Wing Kee
awwk@optusnet.com.au
Experiences
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Class times:
3 hour class 0900-1200. 15 min break
Hygiene & maintenance Equipment and resources required
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Interviewing skills is a vital skill for this specialty. Interview the person next to you. Ask the person next to you three questions about themselves. Present your partner’s responses to the class.
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together to allow the body to work as a whole
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Presenting symptom
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Lifestyle factors
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Personal/family health history
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Condition of other bodily systems This will help assess the clients needs and identify the best
approach- Assessment > Treatment plan > specific techniques for each issue
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The practice of massage therapy is the systematic assessment
and treatment of the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissues of the body to:
Maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function Relieve pain Prevent dysfunction Enhance health and promote wellness
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Massage therapy includes the use of:
Systematic external application of a variety of manual
techniques including stroking, friction, vibration, kneading, compression, percussion, stretching and passive joint mobilisation
Exercise prescription External application of Heat, Cold, Topical preparations,
Strapping tape & Mechanical devices * The application of these techniques is based on current scientific
understanding and evidence informed practice.
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Massage therapy does not include:
High velocity-low amplitude (HLVA) manipulations Prescription or recommendation of supplements or other
ingestible substances
Counselling (unless the massage therapist holds a recognised
counselling qualification)
Diagnosis of conditions or diseases.
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Swedish massage Reflexology Chinese Massage Thai Massage Deep tissue Massage Sports/ Remedial Massage Integrative Methods Aromatherapy
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Increases circulation Enhances the immune system ( >Lymphocytes) Promotes nervous system functioning Reduces blood pressure Relieves pain, muscle tension & inflammation (CV
disease, joint px, depression, asthma etc.(<cytokines)
Improves mood, intellectual reasoning and job
performance
Positive effect on conditions such as fibromyalgia,
arthritis, diabetes and migraine headaches
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Stimulate the nervous system to help reduce muscle atrophy Increase muscle tone Stimulate the functions of the skin or an organ deep inside
the body
Sedate the nervous system to help ease muscle tension,
spasticity, stress-related symptoms and headaches
Boost the functioning of the immune system and maintains
health when done regularly
Stimulate sluggish circulation or slow down the circulation
post activity
Allow better range of motion and support the connective
tissue and muscles
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Representative bodies for Massage Therapy
Provide assistance to members Maintain a register of qualified practitioners Respond to enquiries/complaints from the public Ensure members maintain high standards of ethical &
professional practice
Allow members access to insurance and health funds AAMT ( Australian Association of Massage Therapists) AMT (Association of Massage Therapists) MAA (Massage Association of Australia) ANTA (Australian Natural Therapies Association) ATMS (Australian Traditional Medicine Society)
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Hand washing Skin care & finger nails Cleaning of towels Oils and balms
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Lesson 2:
Read Basic Anatomy
for Massage