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Introduction
Biofreeze Gel
Prossage Heat
Disclaimers and Contraindications
The Massage Therapy Treatment Manual was created to o er ideas for safe e ective massage treatments using Biofreeze Pain Reliever and Prossage Heat. The following treatments were designed by professional massage therapists with experience using Biofreeze and Prossage products in sports and pain relieving practices. The information in this manual will help the experienced massage practitioner or other quali ed hands on professional to properly use these products in the treatment of clients and patients.
disclaimer: these treatments are intended to be used by healthcare and massage professionals only. they are intended to be used as a guide and should not replace the advice of a medical doctor or healthcare provider. Please check with the client’s healthcare provider when in doubt before using any of these treatments and/or Biofreeze or Prossage products.
Contraindications:
There are various opinions regarding contraindications for massage therapy. For this treatment manual, we listed both treatment and product contraindications and warnings. When in doubt, always check with the healthcare provider or physician of your client.
Massage treatment Contraindications:
• Never put direct pressure on the spine.
• Do not massage areas that are infected or have a rash.
• Do not massage in and around open sores.
• Do not massage fractures.
• Do not massage clients with high fevers or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
• Many of the treatments in this manual would not be recommended if an acute stage of injury were present.
• Do not use deep massage with clients that are frail or have osteoporosis.
• Do not apply direct massage on varicose veins, recent scar tissue, bruises, or tumors.
• If client is pregnant or breastfeeding, consult their healthcare provider before using Biofreeze products.
• Biofreeze and Prossage products are not to be used around the face,
eyes or any open wounds or sores, and should not be used in the genital areas.
• If any treatment causes client discomfort, discontinue treatment.
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