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

Client and Therapist Partnership
To achieve the best possible outcomes, the client and healthcare provider must
share complementary knowledge and authority in the healthcare process
(Holman & Lorig 2004).
Effective care for chronic traumatic scars requires a partnership between the
massage therapist (the MT) and client, working together to develop good
strategies for management over time, as rehabilitation from a traumatic injury
can be a lifelong process.
A collaborative process that supports the perspectives and experiences of the
client, as the experts on their own lives and bodies and what they feel or
experience, along with the therapist’s knowledge and expertise, will achieve the
most effective and comprehensive outcomes. This is particularly evident when
working with chronic presentations, as the client knows most about the
consequences they are experiencing as a result of the traumatic event and
subsequent traumatic scars. Client knowledge and input is a must for guiding
sound management over time.
The client will be responsible for daily management, behavior changes,
emotional adjustments and accurate reporting of changes, such as improvements
or set-backs. In addition to the delivery of safe, effective and ethical care, the
MT is responsible for providing encouragement, relevant information,
meaningful activity or exercise recommendations and useful strategies for
implementation.
When roles and responsibilities are properly executed, a true client-centered
approach is created and more effective self care is achieved (Holman & Lorig
2004).