Category: Massage Theory

Hydrotherapy Baths The baths can be a part of your session if you have the equipment at the office to do so or send the directions home with your client for continued relief. Full Bath: Warm baths ( 90-95 F) are calming and soothing to the nerves, help relieve bladder and urinary problems, mild colds. Hot…

General Rules of Hydrotherapy Take a full case history to rule out contraindications.  Check for cardiac problems or other circulatory issues.  Determine the overall state of health (mental, physical, emotional).  People with diabetes should not be treated. Take the client’s temperature before beginning treatment to determine temperature of treatment. Ask them what is their normal temperature.…