RADIATION/CANCER TREATMENT & MASSAGE I just had this topic come up again this weekend. This is a good article on Radiation/Cancer Treatment, regarding massage. Please note if you are a therapist working w/ someone I can give you guidance and some things you can do for your clients. If you would like a massage and are undergoing treatment, I have been working w/ survivors for over 14 years. I work with clients who are currently undergoing treatment and those who are post treatment, I would be glad to answer any questions. Because the risk of lymphedema is very real in many clients after XRT therapy, it is important to fully understand the condition before attempting to work with clients with histories of cancer treatment. Lymphedema risk is an example of a hidden contraindication. The adjustments are not intuitively obvious and working safely requires good interviewing and hands-on skills. If key lymph nodes were in the radiation field, there are strict massage adjustments in pressure, stroke direction, joint movement and position. It is essential to avoid anything that would redden the skin or injure the intact lymphatic structures. Just working lightly is not a complete guideline here and the wrong pressure, thermal application, joint movement or stroke direction could trigger irreversible, chronic lymphedema. massagetoday/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=14848
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 04:30:35 +0000
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