Description
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This thorough and comprehensive demonstration features techniques to augment the massage therapist’s preferred treatment methods, while also providing step-by-step guidance to massage therapy students. This DVD can be used in sections, which are organized to ensure ease of use and applicability. Instructor and (RMT)Registered massage therapist Paul Lewis demonstrates a variety of reparative therapies, focusing on the upper limbs, head/neck/shoulders, abdominals and back. Lewis is best known for his use of Dynamic Angular Petrissage(DAP), a powerful, safe and effective technique that requires little physical effort on part of the therapist. Using DAP, one can continually assess the client’s response to treatment, gauging range of motion, tissue pliability, mobility, texture, tone, tenderness and temperature while treating. Using DAP furthermore enhances the therapist’s awareness of his or her own posture and body mechanics.
The techniques shown in this DVD are universally applicable and can be adapted for use with both the Massage Table and Massage Chair. A case study is integrated to effectively support the clinical reasoning and rational for modalities, treatment positions, areas addressed and techniques utilized. The therapies explained range from tissue preparation using hydrotherapy on both the table and chair, to unique techniques such as Triple Knuckle Stripping, as well as alternative treatment positions and draping options for clients who are unable to lay in a prone position. A supplementary demonstration of “L” Circles provides both client and therapist with a simple yet beneficial self-care exercise. The DVD is geared towards learning, reviewing and expanding of knowledge for the therapist from beginner to advanced.
- Identify draping techniques: preparing the client for treatment in both supine and prone positions
- Identify the concepts of DAP to augment massage treatment (very subtle technique)
- Identify placement of bolsters and pillows for client support and comfort
- Identify techniques for supporting and mobilizing the client during treatment applications to reduce stress on the therapist and to protect the client
- Identify how reasoning and rationalizing using assessment results assist in determining which (MSK) structures to address
- Identify how to transfer clients safely from the table to the chair
- Mobilizing the client to use concepts of DAP treatment method 3. placement of bolsters and pillows for client support and comfort 4. land marking to confirm the target tissue, in the neck, jaw, chest area 5. Treatment techniques for addressing and adjusting pressure 6. How to transfer clients safely from the table to the chair
