Consultation cards and medical conditions?

[Karen Minx]

I have spent the whole day re-revising my course work on client consultations, conta-intiacations and medical conditions to try and become more familar with it all. Im quite familar with the contra-indications to manicuring and pedicuring because i have D.Schoon book but im trying to get my head around to contra-indications to massage. I dont do much massage treatments at the moment, due to the fact that i dont feel confident performing them and i feel its because its my lack of knowledge in this area.

Im struggling to find information on some of the hand/foot massage contra-indications and why they are contra-indications in the first place? (i need to know why lol) Is there any sites that you could recommend with more in depth information?

Im also trying to find out more information about medical conditions. I've read loads of information about diabetes but i can't find much about rheumatic fever and heart disease and why are these questions on my consultation form? Why is it important for me to know of these two things? Is rheumatic fever and heart disease a contra-indication because its not on my list of contra-indications in my course work?

 

[Karen Minx]

Bump for someone please

I have also been asked by a middle aged diabetic client if i would do her feet for her holiday this year. She liked the idea of Minx on her toes but i worried because Minx requires heat. Can i perform Minx toes on a diabetic client? I use the white Daylight Minx lamp for my Minx treatments.

 

[Karen Minx]

Sorry but bumperty bump again for the monday morning readers!

 

[Beautylicious-M]

pregnancy is a contraindication for foot massage (in early stages)

 

[Victoriabar]

Massage contra indications can include severe excema, psoriasis, cuts and abrasions... Basically anything that would restrict or prevent the treatment.
You would need to know the heart conditions etc from the list as the medications could cause clotting issues, friction burns from weak skin etc, it's up to client to let you know so later on they don't come back and say you caused this n that when you could search it out and find its actually a contra action and could have been prevented by the client making you aware on the form.

Diabetes and feet and something to read up on, more for the clients safety.. Feet with minimal feeling can be over worked and cause contra actions too, there is obv restrictions but shouldn't prevent it.

If you have your college books go back and re-read them, it will all be in there

 

[nicole333]

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I have also been asked by a middle aged diabetic client if i would do her feet for her holiday this year. She liked the idea of Minx on her toes but i worried because Minx requires heat. Can i perform Minx toes on a diabetic client? I use the white Daylight Minx lamp for my Minx treatments.

People with Diabetes have to be careful with exposure to the extremes of hot and cold, as they may not be able to feel them due to Neuropathy. I wouldn't consider the heat from the Minx lamp to be an extreme form of heat.

 

[Karen Minx]

Thankyou all for your help, it has helped immensely.

I did the CND Foundation which does cover all aspects of contraindications but it doesnt go into great detail about medical. Additional books are recommended to purchase but i only have D.Schoon, Nail Class by Gigi Rouse and The encylopedia of Nails by Jacqui Jefford. I have just ordered Marian Newman 3rd addition this morning. hopefully this will answer some of my questions regarding the contraindication side???

Can anyone recommend any other good 'must have' books?

 

[nicole333]

I would say you will have it covered by those generally speaking. Would you mind doing me a favour? When the MN 3rd edition comes through, would you be able to tell me if there is a chapter on using gel polishes?

I have the 2nd edition and these are not covered in that, so I would be saving myself some cash by only buying the 3rd if really needed.

Thanks :biggrin:

 

[Karen Minx]

I would say you will have it covered by those generally speaking. Would you mind doing me a favour? When the MN 3rd edition comes through, would you be able to tell me if there is a chapter on using gel polishes?

I have the 2nd edition and these are not covered in that, so I would be saving myself some cash by only buying the 3rd if really needed.

Thanks :biggrin:

Yes i will do hun. I bought a new copy from Amazon and delivery is expected between 3rd-6th march so if you dont here from me after then, leave a message on my wall to remind me. :biggrin:
Is it worth me getting in the 2nd edition or is it pretty much the same, just updated?

 

[nicole333]

Sorry, I missed this update to the thread.

I would hazard a guess that as each edition is brought out, it is adjusted or updated as needed. I would stick with the 3rd edition if I were you.

Enjoy

 

[Jo's Nails]

Hi sorry to jump in but I am very interested in this subject too. I have done my mani and pedi twice and they covered common nail condition but not medical. I knew that diabetics couldn't feel hot or cold but didn't know about Neuropathy I just googled it after reading this thread I would also love to know more.xx