Hours 1-2 –
My first hour of the pt c/o achiness of the gastrocnemius after doing calf raises on the leg press at the gym. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt less confident on this muscle due to not having a lot of practise.
My second pt c/o upper back pain due having a manual labour job and picking heavy equipment constantly. I asked a supervisor to watch over me whilst carrying out the massage feedback and to see if there was anything I could have added. Rx = 30-minute massage.
Although massage is effective, I will try give myself more time to demonstrate stretches and test the pt. These will be easy and time effective for home use.
12/02/2019 Hours 3-4-
I had a 2 hour open clinic session for Marjon University. My first hour contained of looking at a clients back and shoulder. They complained about turning their head fully. This then relates to struggling to pick their 2 year old up and to driving because they struggle to look out the windows as they cannot turn their head fully. They also have a sit-down job so the movement is minimal on a daily basis. This could also lead to bad posture issues. Their trapezius and rhomboids were tight so those were my focal points for the 30 minute massage. The aim for the next session would be to complete another soft tissue massage and give stretches to help release the tightness of the muscles and check for any improvements.
My second hour for this open clinic I had a very similar client however the reasons for pain are different due to other social influences. This client is a hockey, lacrosse and basketball player. This will cause tightness is their dominant side due to being over worked.
25/02/2019 Hours 5-6 –
I had a 2 hour open clinic session for Marjon University.
My first hour of the pt c/o achiness of the quadriceps following a deadlift session at the gym. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt comfortable treating this area and practice ROM techniques. I need to practice this area more to feel more confident.
My second pt c/o lower back pain due two having twins and picking them up constantly. I asked a supervisor to watch over me whilst carrying out the ROM for feedback and to see if there was anything I could have added. Rx = 30 minute massage. After I reflected on the ROM and made additional notes for future practice.
Although massage is effective I will try give myself more time to demonstrate stretches and test the pt. These will be easy and time effective for home use.
04/03/2019 – Hours – 7-8 –
I had a 2 hour open clinic session for Marjon University.
My first hour of the pt c/o tightness of the lower back following a hockey session. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt comfortable treating this area and practice ROM techniques. I gave the pt stretches to complete before and after exercise too loosen up muscles.
My second pt c/o tightness in hamstring due to completing a leg session at the gym. Rx = 30 minute massage. I tested ROM and then tested with resistance to see the different and see if there was a major issue due to training 5/7. After I reflected on the ROM and made additional notes for future practice.
Although massage is effective I will try give myself more time to demonstrate stretches and test the pt. These will be easy and time effective for home use.
07/03/2019 – Hours 9-10 –
I had a 2 hour practise clinic session at Marjon University.
In the first hour the pt c/o tightness of the upper back following a fitness session in the pool. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt confident treating this area. I focussed on the trapezius’ to get rid of the tension up the neck.
My second pt c/o quadriceps due to running half a marathon. I asked a supervisor to watch over me whilst carrying out the ROM for feedback and to see if there was anything I could have added or changed any thing. Rx = 30 minute massage.
Although massage is effective I will try give myself more time to demonstrate stretches and test the pt. These will be easy and time effective for home use
11/03/2019 – Hours 11-12 –
I had a 2 hour open clinic session for Marjon University.
My first hour pt c/o achiness of the glutes following a squat cu]ircuit session at the gym. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I didn’t feel confident carrying this massage out due to not having done a full one before.
My second pt c/o lower back pain due to having an office job. this results in a lot of hours being the desk. Rx = 30 minute massage. I gave the pt stretches to do before and after work and what stretch to do if they fell achey at work. Just quick easy stretches. After I reflected on the ROM and made additional notes for future practice.
Although massage is effective I will try give myself more time to demonstrate stretches and test the pt. These will be easy and time effective for home use.
11/03/2019- Hours 13- 14 –
I had a 2 hour practise clinic session for Marjon University.
My first hour of the pt c/o achiness of the gastrocnemius following a sprinting session at hockey training. Rx = 30 Minute massage. After I completed some musculoskeletal assessments. I performed clearing joints palpation, ROM and Special tests ready for the next training session tomorrow.
My second pt c/ upper back pain due to a past car accident. I asked a supervisor to watch over me whilst carrying out the ROM for feedback and to see if there was anything I could have added. Rx = 30 minute massage.
Although massage is effective I will try give myself more time to demonstrate stretches and test the pt. These will be easy and time effective for home use.
14/03/2019 – Hours 15 – 18
I had a 4 hour practise clinic session for Marjon University.
My first hour of the pt c/o pain in the quadriceps following a kicking session in rugby. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt comfortable treating this area and practice ROM techniques. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge.
My second pt c/o upper back pain due to arm and shoulder session at the gym. They would mainly on their trapezius and rhomboid. Rx = 30 minute massage focused on those two previous muscles in rx. After I reflected on the ROM and made additional notes for future practice.previuosMy third pt c/o achiness of the quadriceps following a deadlift session at the gym. Rx = 30 Minute massage.
My third pt c/o of ashiness in the quadriceps following a deadlift session at the gym. Rx = 30 Minute massage. Their session lasted an intense 30 minutes they forgot to cool down so they have a lot of lactic acid build up. I gave them stretches to carry out after session. I recommend them taking a a slow treadmill wall to cool down too.
My fourth pt c/o tightness of the arms following a shift at work. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt less confident treating this area and practice ROM techniques. I need to practice this area more to feel more confident.
Although massage is effective I will try give myself more time to demonstrate stretches and test the pt. These will be easy and time effective for home use.
15/03/2019 – Hours 19-20
My first hour the pt c/o tightness in shoulders following a hockey session. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt very confident treating this area and practice ROM techniques due to treating this area quite a-lot. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge. I told them to think about their posture and try to change it to reduce further pain.
My second the pt c/o upper back pain due to just giving birth. I mainly worked on their trapezius and rhomboid. Rx = 30 minute massage. I realised the tension up their neck as they have been complaining about getting headaches and tightness. Now carrying the baby I have given them stretches to do before and after bed.
19/03/2019 – Hours 21-22
My first hour the pt c/o tightness in hamstring following a fitness session and not warming up warming up probably. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt comfortable treating this area and practicing ROM techniques. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge. I told them to make sure they warm up before any training session or exercise.
My second hour pt c/o upper back pain due to playing a lacrosse game. I mainly worked on their trapezius. Rx = 30 minute massage. I released the tension up their neck as they have been complaining about getting headaches. I said to make sure they keep hydrated to reduce headaches.
21/03/2019 – Hours 23-26
My first hour the pt c/o tightness in hamstring following a football training session. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt relaxed treating this area and practicing ROM techniques. I I told them to make sure they warm up before any training session. focus on the hamstring next time so its not a continuous issue.
My second hour pt c/o lower back pain due to a deadlifting session. Rx = 30 minute massage. I felt at ease massaging this area. I palpated before starting at the area in very tight. I said to make sure they ask the personal trainers in the gym to ask about their posture during the exercise.
My third hour the pt c/o tightness in quadricep following a leg session at the gym. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt happy treating this area and practicing ROM techniques as I have had many pt come in with similar issues. I told them to make sure they warm up and cool down before any training session or exercise. This will reduce lactic acid build up in their body which will result in less pain after and/or the nest morning.
My fourth hour pt c/o lower back pain due to sitting in lectures and typing for too long. This pt is a full time student and struggle with posture in lectures. Rx = 30 minute massage. I released the tension up their neck also they have been complaining about getting headaches. I said to make sure they keep hydrated to reduce headaches. I also tested their ROM in their neck as they look up at the bored and then down at the laptop continuously all day. They told me their was achiness there also.
21/03/2019 – Hours 27-28 –
My first hour the pt c/o tightness in upper back following a golf session. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt comfortable palpating treating this area and practicing ROM techniques. During the palpations it was very tight at the top of the spine where I found the spine had moved to one side due to muscle imbalance and bad posture. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge. I told them to make sure they stretch before any training session or exercise.
My second hour pt c/o lower back pain due to be a builder for 13 years. Rx = 30 minute massage. I released the tension and tightness this had built up due to not lifting things probably. I said to make sure they stretch before and after work I gave them a few that I think would benefit.
22/03/2019 – Hours 29-30
My first hour the pt c/o achiness in their quadriceps following a football shooting session. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt relaxed treating this area and practicing ROM techniques. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge on what specific muscles are being used during the kicking notion.I told them to make surety warm up before any training session or exercise.
My second hour pt c/o upper back tightness due to competing in a swimming competition I asked what their stroke was so I had some ground knowledge to work on. I mainly worked on their trapezius and rhomboid. Rx = 30 minute massage. I released the tension up their arms too as their stroke is butterfly specialising in 200m. The extra rotation in the stroke in comparison to the rest in bigger. I gave them stretches to perform before and after any training and competition.
25/03/2019 – Hour 31 –
This hour was gained in an open clinic session at Marjon University.
My hour for this Rx the pt c/o tightness in their upper back due to a archery session. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt relaxed treating this area due to treating it many of times before. I observed the pt before Rx and practised ROM techniques. I recommended some stretches for them to think about before and after, so the lactic acid doesn’t build up.
26/03/2019 – Hours 32-33-
My first hour the pt c/o achiness in their upper back following a basketball session. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt relaxed treating this area and practicing ROM techniques. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge on what specific muscles are being used during the throwing motion. I told them to make sure warm up before any training session or exercise.
My second hour pt c/o upper back tightness. They have been a swimmer for 16 years and has never had a STM before. I mainly worked on their trapezius as there was a lot of nots. Rx = 30 minute massage. I released the tension up their arms too. I told them to book in again due to not being able to get the nots out straight away because they are so big. I gave them stretches to perform before and after any training and competition.
29/03/2019 – Hours 34-35-
My first hour the pt c/o tightness in their hamstring due to a gymnastic session. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt relaxed treating this area and practicing ROM techniques. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge on what specific muscles are being used during the throwing motion. I told them to make sure warm up before any training session or exercise.
My second hour pt c/o lower back achiness. This was due to a rugby session and falling at a bad angle. Rx = 30 minute massage. I used Pet and Eff and ended up using my elbow to get deeper because they had a endomorph body type. I struggled to get enough power in my hands and thumbs. I gave them stretches to perform before and after any training and competition.
01/04/2019 – Hours 36-37-
My first hour the pt c/o achiness in their quadriceps due to a gym session. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt relaxed treating this area and practicing ROM techniques. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge on what specific muscles are being used. I told them to make sure warm up before any training session or exercise.
My second hour pt c/o upper back pain. This was due to a playing in a Badminton competition. Rx = 30 minute massage. I used Pet and Eff massage types. I need to look over the different massage types to widen my treatment. . I gave them stretches to perform before and after any training and competition.
01/04/2019 – Hours 38-39-
These hours were completed in a Open Clinic session at Marjon University.
My first hour the pt c/o achiness in their quadriceps due to a gym session. Rx = 30 Minute massage. I felt relaxed treating this area and practicing ROM techniques. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge on what specific muscles are being used. I told them to make sure warm up before any training session or exercise.
My second hour pt c/o upper back pain. This was a return Pt with trapezius and rhomboid issues due to being a swimmer . Rx = 30 minute STM massage. I used Pet and Eff massage types. I went back over the places that were more painful to release more tension and nots that couldn’t get rid of last time. I need to look over the different massage types to widen my treatment. I checked over their ROM in comparison to last time and it is improving.
02/04/2019 – Hours 40-41-
My first hour the pt c/o tightness in their hamstrings due to completing a 15 mile bike ride. Rx = 30 Minute (STM) massage. I felt confident treating this area and practicing ROM techniques. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge on what specific muscles are being used during an athlete cycling. I told them to make sure warm up before any training session or exercise. Also, they need to keep hydrated due to sweating a lot they can become dehydrated easily.
My second hour pt c/o lower back pain. This pt was a full time mother and struggles to carry her toddler for too long due to struggling with her posture. Rx = 30 minute (STM) massage. I observed the pt walking, sitting and picking up day to day objects. I used Pet and Eff massage types. I went back over the places that were more painful to release more tension and nots that couldn’t get rid of last time. I need to look over the different massage types to widen my treatment.
03/04/2019 – Hours 42-43-
My first hour the pt c/o tightness in their quadriceps due to completing a leg day at the gym. Rx = 30 Minute (STM) massage. I felt confident treating this area and practicing ROM techniques. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge. I told them to make sure warm up before any training session or exercise. Also, they need to keep hydrated due to sweating a lot they can become dehydrated easily. I recommended some stretches to do and then we can both evaluate if these are effective enough o keep doing or we should change them.
My second hour pt c/o lower back pain. This pt was a cleaner with their own business. They explained to me that the repetitive strains to standing up and kneeling down was causing pain. They said this is then resulting in pain when completing other day to day activities. Rx = 30 minute (STM) massage. I observed the pt walking, sitting and picking up day to day objects. I used Pet and Eff massage types. I went over the places that were more painful to release more tension these places where the posterior obliques. I need to look over the different massage types to widen my treatment.
06/04/2019 – Hours 44-45-
My first hour the pt c/o tightness in their upper back due to back a construction worker. They explained they work 5 full days a week and have repetitive strain on their back from carrying and moving heavy objects. Rx = 30 Minute (STM) massage. I felt confident treating this area and practicing ROM techniques. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge. I told them to make sure warm up before any training session or exercise. Also, they need to keep hydrated due to sweating a lot they can become dehydrated easily. I should have asked them to perform the actions they do at work so I can visually see what they are doing and what muscles they use.
My second hour pt c/o gastrocnemius tightness. This pt was ballerina. They explained to me that the repetitive strains to standing up on to there toes and back down to a flat footed state.. They said this is then resulting in pain when completing other day to day activities. Rx = 30 minute (STM) massage. I observed the pt walking and sitting. I used Pet and Eff massage types. I went over the places that were more painful to release more tension. I need to look over the different massage types to widen my treatment.
07/04/2019 – Hours 46-47-
My first hour the pt c/o tightness in their lower back due to having an office job which is 5 days a week for 8 hours a day. They explained that sitting at the desk and rotating their upper body to get things they need. Rx = 30 Minute (STM) massage. I felt confident treating this area due to practising this area a lot and understanding the muscles in the upper section of the back. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge on the contractions of the muscles during certain exercises and movements. I told them to make sure they stretch when they wake up and before they go to bed. Also, they need to keep hydrated.
My second hour pt c/o hamstring pain. This pt was a rower. They explained to me that the repetitive strains to pushing back and allowing the muscles to relax on the forward movement. They said this is then resulting in pain when completing other day to day activities for example walking up and down the stairs and driving. Rx = 30-minute (STM) massage. I observed the pt walking and sitting. I asked them to mimic the towering movement so I could visually see the muscles working. I used Pet and Eff massage types. I need to look over the different massage types to widen my treatment and possibly think about taping next time.
09/04/2019 – Hours 48-49-
My first hour the pt c/o tightness in their quadriceps. This was due to performing deadlifts in the gym on the previous day. They explained that they could possibly be performing the deadlifts incorrectly due to postural issues. Rx = 30 Minute (STM) massage. I felt confident treating this area due to practising this area a lot and understanding the muscles in the upper section of the back. I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge on the contractions of the muscles during certain exercises and movements. This is because I believe I have more knowledge on the upper section of the body. I told them to make sure they stretch before and after. Also, they need to keep hydrated due to the sweat they will be producing.
My second hour pt c/o hamstring pain. This pt was a badminton player. They explained to me that the pain occurred last week due to standing on their left leg too heavy and exerting too much power and pressure. They said this is then resulting in pain when completing other day to day activities for example walking up and down the stairs and driving. They have been struggling to do these for the start week. When I first touch the area it was very tight so I performed a Rx = 30 minute (STM) massage. I observed the pt walking and sitting. I used Pet and Eff massage types. I need to look over the different massage types to widen my treatment and possibly think about taping next time.
10/04/2019 – Hour 50-
During this hour the pt had c/o tightness in their biceps. This was due to a previous competition they completed a few days before. They explained that the stroke was butterfly and it was 200m. This stroke is a complicated stroke due to it being a stroke where multiple muscles are being used. This stroke begins in front and goes to the back and then you rotate to being it over to then go to the front again. So this shows that the stroke is complicated in comparison to the other strokes. I suggested Rx = 30 Minute (STM) massage was the best way to up tightness the muscles and relax. I felt less confident treating this area due to not practising this area a lot or understanding the muscles. I believe I need to look over the arm and I need to read up on this area and gain more knowledge on the contractions of the muscles during certain exercises and movements. This is because I believe I have more knowledge on the upper section on the back. I told them to make sure they stretch before and after. Also, they need to keep hydrated due to the sweat they will be producing.