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Therapist Self CareSimply put, practice what we advocate: make wise nutritional choices,adequately hydrate, engage in regular exercise, get adequate rest and apply therule of moderation.As noted in the opening of this chapter, both the physicality of the work andempathetic demands can take a toll if not well managed. Sadly, attrition is highin our profession and so good body mechanics and sound selfcare measures, outof the gate, are essential to career longevity.

Wise Use of Your BodyIt is not essential to be muscularly strong to do this work. Proper bodymechanics factor into technique effectiveness and will minimize potential strainand over-use injury.Appropriate positioning of the therapist’s and the client’s body, use of gravity,control of the therapist’s body and body weight can all be used to apply pressurerather than being reliant on hand and upper body strength.In addition to potential injury, if your own body is distressed chances are so isyour mind and you will have greater difficulty being ‘in the present’ to what youare palpating/feeling and delivering in the form of treatment. As noted inChapter 9, if during treatment you cannot seem to find a position that feelscomfortable to your body, pause and change your position – or you may need toask the client to change position. Be ever mindful of your positioning and at notime compromise your own comfort or wellbeing.Myofascial techniques require the use of your hands and body in ways that differfrom some of the other techniques (e.g. lymphatic, nerve sedating and fluidmovement). Much like a graded exercise program, it will reduce the incidence ofinjury; the same applies for new or different techniques. If new to you, it isprudent to gradually introduce the myofascial techniques into your treatments.Train yourself to use your left and right hands/arms as equally as possible. Usevarious points of contact (i.e. various aspects of your body to make contact withyour clients) throughout the treatment. Change your point of contact often (e.g.fingers, knuckles, base of palm, thenar, hypothenar eminence, forearm, elbowetc.).

Therapist Self Care

Simply put, practice what we advocate: make wise nutritional choices,

adequately hydrate, engage in regular exercise, get adequate rest and apply the

rule of moderation.

As noted in the opening of this chapter, both the physicality of the work and

empathetic demands can take a toll if not well managed. Sadly, attrition is high

in our profession and so good body mechanics and sound selfcare measures, out

of the gate, are essential to career longevity.

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