25-04-19 Hours- 41
A client, female studying PE at Marjon University also taking part in gym training 2x a week and playing hockey 2 x week. The client was complaining of back leg tightness that was limiting her from her sport and day to day tasks. The following muscles were targeted during massage; Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Biceps Femoris and Gracillis. There was no redness or bruising in the area. Inner thigh (Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus) felt tight to touch, and caused the client slight discomfort. Effleurage (Eff) and Petrissage (Pet) were taken out on target areas to encourage blood flow and loosen muscles. Client was advised to drink plenty of water after treatment to stay hydrated. Stretches and exercises were also given to help aid the issue.
29-04-19 Hours- 42-43
A client, male studying Rehabilitation at Marjon University and also playing lacrosse. The client was complaining of back tightness, the following muscles were targeted during massage; Trapizium, Rhomboids, Rear Deltoids and Levator Scapular. There was no redness or bruising in the area. Client had forward bending posture issues (Kyphosis) with shoulders rolling forwards. Effleurage (Eff) and Petrissage (Pet) were taken out on target areas to encourage blood flow and loosen muscles. We then dried the area and applied postural K Tape to the clients back. This will help my client to be pulled into the correct position and to know when we is going back to bad posture. Client was advised to drink plenty of water after treatment to stay hydrated. Stretches and exercises were also given to help correct posture and to also stretch any tight muscles out that are pulling him forward. Client was advised to have a followed up appointment if issue continues.
A client, female studying Rehabilitation at Marjon University also taking part in gym training 3x a week and playing hockey 2x a week. The client was complaining of back tightness, the following muscles were targeted during massage; Trapizium, Lavator Scapular, Rhomboids and Latissimus Dorsi. There was no redness or bruising in the area. Latissimus Dorsi all felt tight to touch and caused the client some muscle pain. Client had previously been a swimmer, and had only ever had 2 sports massages before. Client was happy with the treatment and looser and in less tension/ pain. Effleurage (Eff) and Petrissage (Pet) were taken out on target areas to encourage blood flow and loosen muscles. Client was advised to drink plenty of water after treatment to stay hydrated. Stretches and exercises were also given to help aid the issue. Client was advised to have a followed up appointment if issue continues.