AboutOrlando Expertise Specialist sports massage practitioner dealing with the limitations of massage and it`s application supporting the training regime of elite athletes.
Experience Twenty years sports massage experience. I have world title holders among my clients and several international gold medalists. Experienced with ballet dancers, aerobic teachers, track and field athletes, stamina and endurance athletes, martial artists-to name a few!
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Question I had a massage therapist at my chiropractors office massage my glute muscle I think it is. It is on my but to be quite frank. At the time I didn't think much about it but after I left it dawned on me she wasn't wearing gloves. Is that normal?
Answer Good morning Donna. Thank you for your question. It is a valid point to ask about. Generally speaking, no, massage practitioners would not be wearing gloves for massage. The only time I would recommend gloves is when the practitioner had a wound, scar or something similar on their hands would I recommend gloves. In our practice, we use a water soluble spray-on skin moisturiser which already has an anti-septic in it. If the client had a skin or medical condition which required the massage practitioner to wear gloves-I would say 'don't treat the client'. Obviously, in terminal cases, the practitioner is going to have to use their discretion. I am not sure that I answered your question Donna. If you would like me to clarify any points further-please feel free to contact me again.
