Is Outcome Based Massage Hard on the Therapist's Body?

[Kirk]

I am interested in pursuing CEUs in outcome based massage modalities like Dalton and/or Waslaski and I am wondering if these modalities take their toll on the therapist's body. Particularly the thumbs and wrists.

Thanks!

 

[Tiffany Y]

Nope. but you will build up some strong quads and biceps. LOL.

Honestly, the only thing that ever hurts on me is my quads and glutes after a long day because of all the lunging, leverage and lifting. Also, I have a tear/strain of one of the ligaments in my shoulder that sometimes grumbles. My hands bother me less doing orthopedic work than doing general massage. My wrists, not at all.

I am fanatical about joint alignment though, so maybe that makes a difference.

 

[Chimichanga]

I'm not trained in Dalton's techniques, but I have trained with Waslaski. The only technique I found challenging was the joint capsule work. It requires some upper body strength to move the limbs effectively. It's a different kind of strength than what is required for massage. However, the work isn't hard on the hands at all.

 

[love your creator]

Momentary Detour :

Breathe,
Didn't you take some of the Waslaski classes recently? Would you mind posting about it on a few of our Waslaski threads (maybe CC'ing the post)? I am looking forward to hearing what you learned and how it was.

Releasing the subscapularis
Learning from Waslaski DVDs?



akb,
I haven't taken either works from the therapists you mentioned, but I have found that when being taught specific techniques from reputable people, they are usually pretty good about showing ways to perform the work without hurting yourself. I think that the classes would be worth it.