pregnancy & geriatric Flashcards
Name three benefits of pregnancy massage
Increase blood flow, oxygen and nutrients flow, low back pain, leg cramps
What happens in the second trimester the massage can help with
Postoral changes
What would be a definite contraindication for pregnancy massage?
Abdominal cramps
Why do we use caution when massaging the medial thigh when our client is pregnant?
Veins more likely to clot
Do we work supine in the second or third trimester? Why or why not
No, create pressure on vena cava
Name three benefits of geriatric massage
Increase flexibility, increased, sleep, decreased pain
Name five considerations/Conditions to be extra aware of when working with the geriatric population
Blood thinners, heart conditions, fragile, skin, arthritic, joints, varicose veins
