Guest guest Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Does anyone have any suggestions for proper draping of a patient who is lying on his side for acup treatment of pain in the sciatic distribution? I need to get to his buttock, low back and down leg. It's hard to describe what I've been doing and it's not working that well. Thanks, Marian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Hi. I don't know if this helps, but it sounds like an important tho basic question. Maybe I am not reading your question deeply enough. When I am ready to treat someone new, I tell them, 'I will need such and such areas exposed for treatment, this is a medical procedure' , etc. I leave sheets and towels, and come back and knock on the door when they've had time to prepare, to ask if they are ready. I am a man, and if am treating a woman, I prefer to have another female in the room for their comfort, whether a friend of the patient, an apprentice or even a receptionist, when I feel the situation warrants that much concern. During treatment, I cover them as we move, to my comfort level, so there is no chance of impropriety, or distraction. For a woman practitioner, I tell them to take charge, also cover and drape. Male and female practitioners have similar but sometimes different issues come up. A male patient may come on to a female practitioner, and a female patient may feel threatened by their vulnerability. The opposite also happens. So make light of it, brush things off gently if possible, reassure. Move on with the treatment. Experience as a massage therapist is helpful. ________________________________ " Marian Blum, L.Ac., DNBAO " <iaomb-dated-2116020421.8c68a0 Chinese Medicine Friday, April 10, 2009 2:57:55 PM draping of side-lying patient Does anyone have any suggestions for proper draping of a patient who is lying on his side for acup treatment of pain in the sciatic distribution? I need to get to his buttock, low back and down leg. It's hard to describe what I've been doing and it's not working that well. Thanks, Marian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Try this: Tell patient to disrobe and hang a long-folded sheet over the involved-side-shoulder down the front of their body. As they lie down on the opposite side pull the long end through their legs and loop back to cover the non-involved side of the back. Works for men and women and allows total hip range. Also, I encourage looking at the *person*. If they either get a charge out of their nakedness, or alternatively are quick to embarrassed modesty, should not be your concern. Remember what you are there for, and maturity and acceptance go a long way to diffuse these situations. joe reid jreidomd.blogspot.com >>> Does anyone have any suggestions for proper draping of a patient who is lying on his side for acup treatment of pain in the sciatic distribution? I need to get to his buttock, low back and down leg. It's hard to describe what I've been doing and it's not working that well. Thanks, Marian <<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Hi Marian, This youtube video provides a great demonstration of a side lying drape used by massage therapists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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