To find out why the above are contraindications of massage click here. Professionalism and ethics How should a professional sports massage therapist behave and conduct themselves?
• Wash their hands before beginning a treatment. • Give you their undivided attention. • Not discuss other clients with you. • Not unload their own personal problems on you. • Guard against emotional involvement. • Make their own decisions on how treatment should be carried out. • Wear a white coat or uniform. • Carry out Doctors instructions to the letter. • Not treat you if you are being treated by someone else – without their permission. • Keep up to date records. More information on professionalism and ethics of sports massage can be seen here.
