Ep 22 - Fractured Sternum. “I Have a Client Who …” with Ruth Werner

A client who was recently in a motor vehicle accident was “cleared for massage” by her primary care provider. But it turns out she had no X-rays and that hid the fact that she sustained a fracture to her sternum. What is the responsibility of the massage therapist when a client has been “cleared for massage”? Ruth has some thoughts.

 

Interesting links:

 

Despite deaths, injuries and recalls, air bags still save lives

 

Risk of thoracic injury from direct steering wheel impact in frontal crashes

 

Causes and risk factors of a broken sternum

 

Sternal Fracture

 

Breastbone Fracture - Sternal Fracture

 

This podcast sponsored by:

 

Books of Discovery

 

Anatomy Trains

 

Host:

 

Ruth Werner