Distractors
Massage should be administered as quickly as possible after the procedure to the injured structure to improve uptake and speed healing
Massage must be delayed until the client has returned to pre-injury levels of activity
Massage is systemically contraindicated for a client with a history of platelet-rich plasma injections
Key
Massage may be helpful in recovery when the client is able to exercise and put weight-bearing stress on the injured structure
Question
According to Ruth Werner, “Regenerative Medicine and Massage Therapy,” what are some guidelines for receiving massage therapy for a client who has been given an injection of platelet-rich plasma to address a slow-to-heal ankle sprain?