Infra-red lesson
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EDEXCEL LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA
IN BEAUTY THERAPY
Infra-red Lesson
INFRA-RED LESSON
Aim: To perform Infrared
ObjectivesState 3 effects and benefits of incorporating infrared
treatments into massage (comprehension questions).
List 3 contra indications to the treatments
Demonstrate infrared treatment into a massage (Listen
and respond to information), (Measuring time).
List home and aftercare advice and identify at least one
retail opportunity
Extended Objective:
List and describe 5 contra indications to the treatments
EQ
Identify barriers to your learning
INFRA RED
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Pre heat treatment
Relieve aches and pains
Relieve muscular tension
Aid absorption of products
Promote relaxation
BENEFITS OF INFRA RED HEAT
Heating body tissues
Increase body temperature
Increased circulation causing vasodilation and
erythema
Lower blood pressure due to vasodilation
Increased cell metabolism in local area
CONTRA INDICATIONS
High or low blood pressure
Circulatory disorders
Thrombosis
Hyper sensitive skins
Burns or sun burn
Headaches or migraines
Diabetes
Recent scar tissue
Swelling or fluid retention
Menstruation
INVERSE SQUARE LAW
The Inverse square law applied to visible light
and governs intensity in relation to distance.
It states that the intensity of radiation varies
inversely with the square of the distance from the
source.
If the distance is increased, the intensity
decreases by the square distance, if the distance
is reduced, the intensity increases.
Cosine Law govern the intensity in relation to
the angle a ray strikes the surface. Maximum
intensity and absorption occurs when the rays
strike the body at 90°
DANGERS
Burns
Electric shock
If heat is too intense
Client too near the lamp
Skin sensation is defective and may not be aware of
overheating
Client touches lamp
From faulty equipment
Headaches
Irradiating the back of the neck or head
TREATMENT PROCEDURE
Prepare equipment
Check for contra indications to treatment
Carry out skin sensitivity test
Cleanse the area to remove any oils from body
Explain treatment effects and sensation to client
Direct lamp away from client and switch on
Position the lamp parallel to area, at a distance
of 60 cm at a 90° angle
Stay near to client for 20 minutes treatment
Turn lamp away, switch off turn away
Continue with massage or electrotherapy
AUDIO SONIC LESSON
Aim: To perform audio sonic
ObjectivesState 3 effects and benefits of incorporating audio sonic
treatments into massage (comprehension questions).
List 3 contra indications to the treatments
Demonstrate audio sonic treatment into a massage (Listen
and respond to information), (Measuring time).
List home and aftercare advice and identify at least one retail
opportunity
Extended Objective:
List and describe 5 contra indications to the treatments
EQ
Identify barriers to your learning
BODY MASSAGE – AUDIO SONIC
AUDIO SONIC
Audio sonic vibrator is a small, hand held appliance
which creates a gentle stimulation through sound
waves. Sound waves are transmitted by all mediasolid, liquid or gas. The molecules in human tissue
will vibrate when struck by sound waves. It is
believed that lymph, cartilage, muscle and bone can
conduct audio sonic pulses.
Audio sonic contains a coil which is controlled by a
electro magnet. When current is applied one way the
coil moves the other way creating a backwardsforward movement with the head remaining static so
the treatment is less stimulating on the surface and
more relaxing for the client.
Sound waves penetrate deep into the tissues at a
cellular level and are therefore more beneficial in
relaxing tension nodules
TREATMENT TECHNIQUE
Explain the treatment effects and sensation
Check for contra indications
Select flat or ball applicator
Apply talc or oil to the skin
Use stroking or circular movements
Treatment time:- 5 – 15 minutes
EFFECTS AND BENEFITS OF AUDIO SONIC
To reduce tension nodules, muscle spasm and
overworked muscles
Produces warmth, erythema and relaxation of
tissue fibres
Increases cell metabolism and circulation
Aids desquamation
Stimulates sebaceous activity
Improves the appearance of dry, dehydrated and
sensitive skins
CONTRA INDICATIONS TO TREATMENT
Metal pins or plates
Thrombosis
Back or abdomen during pregnancy
Headaches or migraines
Highly vascular or inflammatory conditions
Skin diseases or disorders
Undiagnosed pain
Sun/ wind burn
LESSON REVIEW
In pairs discuss what you have learnt today.
Write down two new thing you have learnt today