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Massage for the Elderly

Here’s What We’ll Cover:

1. The Best type of massage for the elderly
2. Benefits of massage for the elderly
3. Contraindications for massage
4. Giving your elderly loved ones a massage

Listen to the Podcast

  • 2:58 – What is a massage and the benefits
  • 4:29 – Most common types of massage
  • 7:55 – Best types of massage for the elderly/considerations
  • 10:29 – Relative contraindications
  • 13:10 – Absolute contraindications
  • 18:24 – Best massage for the elderly (shiatsu, swedish, myofascial)
  • 19:21 – Giving your loved ones a massage
  • 27:04 – Bonus-self massage
  • 32:41 – Questions
Dr. Deitrick L. Gorman

Dr. Deitrick, America’s Relaxation Doctor,® is a board-certified family physician who helps individuals discover ways to reduce stress and live a more full-filled life. In addition to being a physician, Dr. Deitrick is an entrepreneur, speaker and author of Relaxed and Ready – A Simple Roadmap to Reducing Workplace Stress and Frustration, and the adult coloring book, Relaxed and Ready, designed to reduce anxiety levels. Her newest book is Grateful and Ready Journal. To learn more, visit www.drdeitrickg.com.

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