What Does Standard Precautions Really Mean?
Standard Precautions have changed over the years as agencies have attempted to limit exposure to pathogens.
Ruth Werner
Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology (available at booksofdiscovery.com), now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is available at ruthwerner.com or [email protected].
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
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No Bones About It
Bone-thinning diseases like osteoporosis can present unique challenges for massage therapy and may require accommodations for pressure or client accessibility.
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Chiari Malformation
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.
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Tinnitus and Massage Therapy
Tinnitus is rarely a life-threatening problem, but it can certainly threaten a person's quality of life.
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Parkinson's Disease
Numerous studies support massage therapy for improving sleep quality, reducing constipation, improving self-reported quality of life, maintaining flexibility, and other benefits that speak to the varied experiences of people with Parkinson's disease.
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Diabetes Complications
Most people with diabetes deal with some complications, and this situation must influence decisions about massage therapy.