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Answer: Dear site visitors, this question is asked more often than others. The best way to clarify is to read Boris's reply to a comment on his recent article.
Also, for curious minds, click this link to read a history of medical massage.
Answer: Physical power, ability to lift weights, and great physical shape play no role when practicing medical massage. It's all about the appropriate application of biomechanics. In Boris’s instructional video demonstrations, you will observe the correct positioning of the therapist’s body during massage performances. This observation is priceless training on biomechanical applications. In fact, the most successful massage therapists are women who may be able to lift less weight than muscular men. Please take two minutes to listen to Boris's explanations offered five years ago in an interview. Boris's interview witch Dr. Jessica L Kallio Part 2
Answer: No, in order to practice medical massage, you do not need special certification, just licensing. However, a certificate of completion is a kind of proof that the therapist is trained to perform certain medical massage protocols.
Answer: No, they are the same contraindications: in cases of different viral and bacterial infections, a higher than normal body temperature, to avoid massage on new formations similar to lipomas and other tumors, etc. In cases of Thrombophlebitis, (DVT) deep vein thrombosis, avoid massaging areas of wounded skin.
Answer: Any clinical work must include deep tissue mobilizations. During demonstrations of each medical and sports massage protocol, Boris also performs deep tissue massage. Deep tissue massage should not be confused with vigorous, traumatizing soft tissue pressure. The rules of pressure engagement in medical massage are as follows: pressure should be significant but not enough to activate the pain analyzing system. When pressure is vigorous and triggers involuntary protective muscular spasms, we must decrease pressure, as this is evidence of activating the pain analyzing system. When patients request less pressure without demonstrating protective muscular spasms, we must decrease pressure. In the instructional materials ,Boris repeatedly reminds of these rules of pressure engagement.
Answer: No, Boris believes in a simple approach to medical and sports massage. Please spend five minutes listening to his explanation on this subject. IS MEDICAL AND SPORTS MASSAGE A MYTH?????
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