I have to say I agree with Meir - when I had PT as a child, massage
was part of the therapy, to warm up the muscles and release tension.
So if your therapy plan includes physical therapy, I'd go that route.

Kat

On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM, Meir Weiss <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>  a physio//ot  should do this in the course of treatment
>
> They can warm up the spastic regions limbs and stretch out safely
>
> This sounds to me like a expensive make work ploy
>
> Aching pains yes somewhat
>
> Stretching yes massage very very temporary
>
> My 2 cents
>
> Unless the massage giver is med qualified ie pt/ot
>
> Stay away.
>
> m
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