Remedial Massage Exercise Therapy Daniel O’Sullivan I am a remedial massage therapist who...

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

I am a remedial massage therapist who specializes in the rehabilitation of injuries through the use of soft tissue techniques and exercise.

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

Within the two types of therapy:

1. Remedial Massage – I use oil on skin and a balm

2. Exercise Therapy – home exercise programs or gym

programs

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

Remedial Massage

1. The individual is a whole organism: everything is connected and related

2. Shortened muscle tissue cannot work

3. The soft tissues of the body respond to touch

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

The individual is a whole organism:

everything is connected and

related• Fascia

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

Shortened muscle tissue cannot work

• Muscle Knots

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

The soft tissues of the body respond to touch

• Physical Release• Emotional Release

• Placebo effect

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

Physical Symptoms of stress and anxiety (acute)

• Headache • Aches & Pains

• Twitchy Muscles • Tired Eyes

• Tense Shoulders

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

Physical Symptoms of stress and anxiety (acute)

• Clenched Teeth • Hair Loss

• High Blood Pressure

• Digestive Issues

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

Physical Symptoms of stress and anxiety (chronic)

• Pain of any kind• Heart disease

• Digestive problems• Sleep problems

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

Physical Symptoms of stress and anxiety (chronic)

• Depression• Obesity

• Autoimmune diseases• Skin conditions, such as eczema

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

An example of physical stress in a VSACT client:

Eg. Debbie 45 year old female, home invasion, no physical contact with intruder but since

the incident has had shortness breath, headaches, shooting pain down both arms,

stiff neck, problems sleeping due to numbness in the arms.

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

An example of physical stress in a VSACT client:

Eg. Physical examination and questioning:

Elevated shoulders, rounded shoulders, shallow breathing

Further questioning reveals mild anxiety attacks and this is her first massage.

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

An example of physical stress in a VSACT client:

•shortness breath, •headaches, •shooting pain down both arms, •stiff neck, •problems sleeping,• numbness in the arms

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

An example of physical stress in a VSACT client:•shortness breath,

•headaches, •shooting pain down both arms, •stiff neck, •problems sleeping,• numbness in the arms

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

An example of physical stress in a VSACT client:

•shortness breath, •headaches, •shooting pain down both arms, •stiff neck, •problems sleeping,• numbness in the arms

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

An example of physical stress in a VSACT client: Massage techniques

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

An example of exercise therapy for a VSACT client:

Eg. Joe has had a physical confrontation with a home intruder, injured his right shoulder, 3 sessions with physio, uncertain

about continuing with his gym program. I can:• Alter existing program to ensure no re-injury

• Restore physical confidence in client• Advise on further rehab or referral if required.

Remedial Massage Exercise TherapyDaniel O’Sullivan

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