Massage & Gout

[Jamerson]

in need of some advice please

Im starting my case studies for ITEC this weekend and one of my case studies has today been diagnosed with gout. This is the first time the client has ever had gout.

So how do i approach it from a massage point of view. Should i work the foot gently within my leg routine or should i pay particular attention to the area and work very slowly and lightly at first and then do some more concentrated effleurage all over the foot.

Or should i avoid the are completely?

any help really appreciated

 

[magicbird]

Hi Massaj,

Mrs T countsgout as a form of arthritis, and medically contra-indicated. If you have the client's/Dr's permission to massage, I'd been inclined to treat as a local contra-indication (as for inflammation) and avoid the area.

Good Luck with your course.

Wesam