Reasons for the inclusion of the above factors in a health screen.

Demographic information is required as gender, age, occupation and contact numbers provide the practitioner with valuable information. There may be some risks associated with the client’s occupation that may need to be noted and enquired into. Information on health risk factors need to be noted and special needs recorded as they may require different attention and in some cases referral to a medical practitioner. Cardiovascular risk factors, medications and illness/injury information will all have an impact on the strokes used on the client. Read contraindications section. Listing common conditions that affect the client will help give a valuable insight into their medical history. Family history may provide insight into the client’s condition. If the client is going to be attending you on a regular basis it is a good idea to update the health screen every once in a while or if a new condition arises.
A pre-screening form provides the practitioner with valuable information and protects them and the client.

The following is a case history form developed with the students on the Health & Leisure Course with Massage at the Institute of Technology in Tralee, Co Kerry during the academic year 2009/2010 and is a work in progress: