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Forearm, Wrist & Hand Treatment – Presentation Outline
Presentation Outline: Forearm, Wrist & Hand Treatment
Introduction: Prossage Heat® is an all natural product, developed by leading manual therapists that specialize in multiple modalities. This product has the ideal viscosity to hook and release the deep myofascial layers and to help bring the soft tissues back into balance throughout the body. Prossage Heat also has the ability to aid in superficial warming of the soft tissues, for deeper, faster pain-free therapy. This presentation will give participants a user-friendly protocol for balancing out the major muscle groups of the forearm, wrist and hand to eliminate soft tissue conditions that are commonly seen in manual therapists and their clients. It will also outline the natural ingredients in Prossage Heat and will help explain the benefits that it has over other leading oils and lubricants.
Slide Notes and discussion questions
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Prossage Heat Treatment was developed for Performance Health by James Waslaski, LMT
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The treatment goal is to restore normal muscle resting lengths to opposing muscle groups of the forearm, wrist and hand in a pain-free fashion. This is made possible by using Prossage Heat, which enhances soft tissue release at the highest level possible. Soft tissue balance will eliminate the majority of the causes of tendon and joint pain in the forearm, wrist and hand.
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Developed by massage therapists for massage therapists.
Made with natural ingredients to create a controlled glide and workability with minimal residue and no stickiness.
A perfect medium for soft tissue therapies including myofascial release, trigger point therapy and sports massage.
Assists in the warming of soft tissue for more effective deep tissue work.
Has the perfect viscosity to hook the fascia for optimal myofascial release.
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Safflower - Ideal viscosity Menthol- Warming effect Lanolin - Skin conditioning Lavender - Scent
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The length of treatment is about 10 minutes. The client is put face up on the table with the forearm up (supinated) in order to work on the short, tight flexors of the forearm, wrist and hand first. These muscles are usually short and tight due to normal daily activities. For greater benefits in manual therapy, work on the flexors and pronators first. This relaxes the antagonists, which are the extensors and supinator of the forearm.
Put a few drops of Prossage Heat on the palm of your hand. Rub palms together briskly to distribute the product over your palms. Apply hands to client’s forearm, wrist and hand. Use palmer friction for about 3-5 seconds to enhance the effect of warming the superficial tissues for better myofascial release.
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