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EP 418 – NEUROSTORMING: “I HAVE A CLIENT WHO . . .” PATHOLOGY CONVERSATIONS WITH RUTH WERNER

February 20, 2024 by Rianne Chavez

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A young client is comatose after a series of ischemic strokes. They have frequent painful episodes of paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity, during which their muscles become spastic and their heart rate and blood pressure rise. Their palliative care team wonders if massage therapy might help the contractures of their limbs, and the massage therapist is willing to try . . . but the results are unexpected.

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-418-neurostorming-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

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EP 412 – FACTOR FIVE: “I HAVE A CLIENT WHO . . .” PATHOLOGY CONVERSATIONS WITH RUTH WERNER

January 23, 2024 by Rianne Chavez

Factor V (pronounced factor five) is a protein of the coagulation system, rarely referred to as proaccelerin or labile factor. In contrast to most other coagulation factors, it is not enzymatically active but functions as a cofactor. 3D cartoon and Gaussian surface models, sequence id color scheme, based on PDB 7kve, white background.

Blood clots, legitimate concern about blood clots, and well-honed knowledge about blood clots are all part of our profession’s requirements for safe practice, right? And over the years I’ve been doing I Have a Client Who . . ., I’ve received dozens of stories about blood clots in one context or another. Today, we’ll look at yet another: a condition called Factor Five Leiden.

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-412-factor-five-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

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EP 405 – WOLFE-PARKINSON-WHITE SYNDROME, OR HOW TO LOOK STUFF UP: “I HAVE A CLIENT WHO . . .” PATHOLOGY CONVERSATIONS WITH RUTH WERNER

December 15, 2023 by Rianne Chavez

A client has a rare condition that might impact her ability to receive massage. A brief look shows no special cautions, but a deeper look reveals some important questions to ask.

In this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .”, Ruth takes listeners along for a treasure hunt for useful information—not just for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, but for your future use when you have a client with a condition you’ve never heard of.

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-405-wolfe-parkinson-white-syndrome-or-how-look-stuff-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations

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EP 401 – FIBROID TUMORS: “I HAVE A CLIENT WHO . . .” PATHOLOGY CONVERSATIONS WITH RUTH WERNER

December 1, 2023 by Rianne Chavez

A client wants to know if massage will help with their uterine fibroids? How can we answer this question? What does “help” mean? What are their goals? What does the research say?

Spoiler: the research, while thin, holds some surprises.

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-401-fibroid-tumors-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

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EP 399 – TODD’S PARALYSIS: “I HAVE A CLIENT WHO . . .” PATHOLOGY CONVERSATIONS WITH RUTH WERNER

November 17, 2023 by Rianne Chavez

A young adult who’s been struggling with epilepsy wakes up after a seizure and is completely paralyzed on their left side. What does this mean? What happens next? And how can we best serve our clients who live with epilepsy? Join host Ruth Werner for those questions and more on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .”

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-399-todd-s-paralysis-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

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EP 395 – DENGUE FEVER: “I HAVE A CLIENT WHO . . .” PATHOLOGY CONVERSATIONS WITH RUTH WERNER

November 3, 2023 by Rianne Chavez

Tucked away during rainy season in a tropical paradise, a mosquito-borne virus runs rampant. What does Dengue fever mean for massage—how does it spread, what does it do, how is it treated and what are the risks? Listen in to learn. Then get the bug spray.

Full show notes and resources available at https://www.abmp.com/podcasts/ep-395-dengue-fever-i-have-client-who-pathology-conversations-ruth-werner

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