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Hygiene for Massage Therapists

Understanding hygiene is essential for massage therapists to keep themselves safe from infectious diseases and to keep them from spreading between their clients.

The main goal is to discourage and prevent growth or spread of pathogens and allergens.  Sanitizing and disinfecting your massage office consists of keeping your table, face cradle, sheets, bottles of lotion/oil, hydrotherapy equipment as well as the carpet, walls and counters clean and sanitary. 

Clients also may have allergies and sensitivities to mold and any scents or laundry detergent that you use so using hypo-allergetic products can help.

After every massage you must wash your hands and forearms to keep them free from bacteria. Proper manicure skills will keep nail beds clean and smooth to not leave scratches on clients.

See also:

Infectious diseases

Glossary of Hygiene Terms

Massagenerd.com - Osha and Massage

 Universal and Standard Precautions - Home Study Course from Health Positive.  Read the material they present and answer test questions to get CE credit.  You can create a free login to view class material and test questions before purchasing the class

Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists Google Books Excerpt

Pathology Reference Books

 Introduction to Massage Therapy (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Educational Series) - Good Section on Universal Precautions for massage therapists

 

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