Hygienic Requirements for Massage

It is recommended to use a special massage couch or table. It should be comfortable for the patient and convenient for the massage therapist, have an adjustable height and head support.

The first thing you need to pay attention to when preparing for a massage is the hygienic conditions of the procedure. What do the hygiene requirements for massage include?

Massage room and its equipment

The massage room should be clean, comfortable and equipped with everything necessary for a massage. The office should be well lit, with sufficient natural light or fluorescent lamps. A supply and exhaust ventilation system must be installed in the office to ensure constant air exchange. If there is no such system, then it is necessary to ensure natural air circulation using a transom or window.

The office should have a washbasin with hot and cold water, soap, a towel, a mirror, several chairs, a desk, a log book, a carafe with drinking water, glasses, as well as a screen and a cabinet for storing bathrobes. The office must contain alcohol solutions of iodine, brilliant green, bandages, cotton wool, adhesive plaster, hydrogen peroxide, BF-6 glue, talc, 3% aqueous ammonia solution, valerian drops, tweezers, scissors, hourglass (at 3, 5 ,10, 25 minutes). It is also advisable that there is a toilet and shower room not far from the massage room.

A massage table

To perform a massage, you need a special massage table or couch. It should be comfortable for the patient and the massage therapist, have an adjustable height and head support. The massage table should be comfortable for the patient and convenient for the massage therapist.

When choosing a massage table or couch, you need to consider the following factors:

1. Dimensions. The massage table should be long and wide enough for the patient to sit comfortably on it. The standard dimensions of a massage table are 200-210 cm in length and 60-65 cm in width.
2. Adjustable height. The massage table should have an adjustable height so that the massage therapist can adjust it to his height and level of work.
3. Head support. The massage table should have a head support so that the patient can place his head comfortably during the procedure.
4. Comfort. The massage table should be comfortable for the patient and the massage therapist, and have a sufficient number of pillows and headrests to support the patient’s body during the massage.

In addition, the massage table should be easy to clean and disinfect to maintain hygienic conditions in the room.

Clothing and personal hygiene

A massage therapist must maintain a high level of personal hygiene to avoid exposing the patient to infections or diseases. The massage therapist must wear clean medical clothing, and before each procedure he must wash his hands and disinfect them with an alcohol solution.

The patient must also be clean and prepared for the procedure. Before the massage, the patient should take a shower to cleanse the skin of dirt and sweat. The patient must also remove all jewelry and accessories so as not to interfere with the procedure.

Tools and equipment

To perform a massage, you must use clean and disinfected tools and equipment. The massage therapist should have several pairs of massage gloves at his disposal so as not to infect the patient with infections. It is also necessary to use special oils and creams for massage, which must be disinfected before each use.

In conclusion, hygiene requirements for massage therapy are essential to ensure the safety and comfort of the patient. All tools and equipment must be clean and disinfected, the massage therapist must maintain a high level of personal hygiene, and the massage room must be equipped with everything necessary for the procedure. When these conditions are met, massage can be an effective treatment for improving the health and well-being of the patient.