Advise needed for Post Run Treatment Volunteer

[`Jana]

Hello All!

I'm returning to Massage after a long break and in order to gain experience I have offered my services to a charity for post run treatments.
The first run is in a couple of weeks time and I'm feeling a little nervous!

Obviously I will take my couch even though I will only be giving lower leg treatments. Would you treat the clients lying face down or have them sitting up and treat the lower leg this way?

There wont be any running water to wash my hands so I'm thinking of using anti bac wipes between clients....is it OK to also use these on the clients feet prior to starting their treatment (after all, they be a little sweaty post run! )

Your suggestions would be gratefuly received

 

[iifachsy]

I just take a couch and a few mackerel and give people a good spanking down with them. Wipe the fish down with wipes between treatments, works a treat. Some people don't like it, so I always carry one or two alaskan pollock.

Hope that helps.

 

[jentage]

Can I have chips with that, Kevin?

 

[Barrabas Mcdougal]

Behave you two!!! tut tut!

Kezzad: Take what you need with you - wipes are a good idea - but much depends on how many people are taking part in the run, and how many volunteer therapists there are - you may only be able to use them on yourself!!

I volunteered once, but there were so many participants and so few therapists they didn't get the opportunity to remove their shoes - they simply lay face down on the couch and got the backs of their legs worked on - literally 5 minutes per leg - then they left and the next one appeared! This was some years ago now! Health and safety/risk assessments have probably changed all that nowadays!!!!

 

[Candy :)]

Hi Kezzad

We sometimes do short sessions after sporting events. If it's hot runners are sweaty, if it's raining (and it usually is!) they're muddy. Don't use towels to cover your couch at events they get soggy & nasty unless you renew after every person & you don't have time/enough towels if you're busy. Just use couch roll & wipe the couch clean after every person.

I get through loads of couch roll/wipes/paper towels & drinking water. Normally after a run it's quiet as the first few come in them you're mobbed. If people are queuing you can ask the next person to take their shoes & socks off while they're waiting.

Wipe are good to clean the feet/legs before you start - oil & mud or dust isn't a good combination! I start with the client face down then get them to turn over & sit up. Paper towels are good to keep you & your work area clean. Oh and if they do keep shoes on be careful as they get on/off the couch to make sure they don't damage it.

Usually these events are hectic but great fun & a lovely way to get back into massage so hope you enjoy it. Let us know how you get on.

 

[swenxuekizniageil]

I wouldn't work on feet, personally. You run the risk of bursting blisters. In the time you'll have not practical either. Just play it ear an adapt as you go. But do a free prize draw in return for contact details. Plenty of business cards, 25% off vouchers.

Hope that helps more.

Best not indulge in the chips, they may get yakked back up!!

 

[mk1000ie]

Thanks for the advice everyone, that's really helpful

Although... I think some people have been smoking the funny stuff lol

xx