With stroke being as prevalent as it is, there’s a strong possibility that most massage therapists will encounter a client who has endured a stroke. Knowing how to best care for those clients is imperative.
GLP-1 RAs are effective and relatively low-risk interventions to manage diabetes and weight. However, we have no information about how massage therapy fits with them.
Chiari malformation involves a herniation of part of the brain into the spinal cord, which may involve severe and chronic headaches, hydrocephalus, weakness, dizziness, and much more.
While massage therapy in this instance is safe, following the guidelines outlined in this article can reduce and/or prevent complications to the client and practitioner.
Post-acute infection syndrome has been poorly understood, but it is being studied. Clients with PAIS may seek out massage therapy because conventional medicine has little to offer them.
Massage and soft-tissue therapy play beneficial roles in treating radial tunnel syndrome (RTS). It is essential to address the entire arm comprehensively.
Bone-thinning diseases like osteoporosis can present unique challenges for massage therapy and may require accommodations for pressure or client accessibility.
The benefits massage therapy has to offer this population are substantial: Our work may help with pain, fatigue, muscle cramping, sleep quality, and much more.
