[libribook.com] Traumatic Scar Tissue Management 1st Edition

Clinical Reasoning
Over the life-span of our MT practice, we will work with clients with all types of
scars at various stages of formation and in a variety of settings. Different scar
types and stage of formation requires specific treatment considerations.
Additionally, the extensive range of settings makes MT available to wideranging
population that includes those in frail health, those in overall great
health, and those somewhere in between. And as such this requires massage
therapists to weigh multifactorial considerations and adjust treatment protocol
accordingly (Walton 2011).
In order to generate, implement and evaluate care, a sound reasoning process
must be carried out. When working with scar tissue clients all clinical reasoning
components apply: client health history and interview; physical assessment and
scar evaluation; treatment planning; choosing methods to implement the
treatment plan; and record keeping/documentation (Fritz 2013).