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| Massage and Heat Indications and Contraindications |
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Massage Indications
Massage Contraindications
Heat Indications
Heat Contraindications
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| The following is a partial list of the general indications and contraindications of heat and massage. It is obviously imperative that the doctor accurately diagnose and understand the specific indications and contraindications of the condition being treated in conjunction with a knowledge of any coexisting conditions, medications, or other factors upon which the application of these modalities may adversely affect the patients overall health. |
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| Massage Indications |
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• Arthritis
• Fibrositis
• Sprains
• Strains
• Contusions
• Back pain
• Muscle spasm
• Orthopedic conditions
• Rheumatic conditions
• Nerve injuries and neurologic disorders
• Nervous tension / emotional stress
• Headaches
• Trigger points
• Radiculitis
• Joint stiffness
• Reduce post traumatic edema
• Reduce dependent edema (varicosities, congestive heart failure) |
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| Massage Contraindications |
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• Acutely inflamed joints and soft tissue
• Suspicion of local malignancy
• Phlebitis or Lymphangitis
• Acute burns or acute dermatitis
• Suspicion of osteomyelitis or tuberculous lesions of bone
• Presence of intra abdominal organic disease
• Infectious diseases
• Advanced arteriosclerosis
• Suspicion of Hematoma
• Vertigo
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Increased pain, swelling, or stiffness persisting more than two hours following massage |
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| Heat Indications |
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• Arthritic and Rheumatic conditions
• Subacute and chronic post traumatic inflammatory conditions
• Synovitis
• Strains
• Sprains
• Tenosynovitis
• Non-infectious bursitis
• Contusions
• Joint Stiffness
• Subacute and chronic back ache
• Peripheral nerve injuries
• Post surgical orthopedic conditions
• Orthopedic conditions
• Trigger points
• Muscle spasm
• Radiculitis
• Headaches
• Nervous tension / Emotional stress |
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| Heat Contraindications |
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• Acute inflammatory process
• Acute non-draining cellulitis
• Acute infectious arthritis
• Any condition with a tendency toward hemorrhage
• Pregnancy if treating over the abdomen, pelvis, or lower back
• Areas where a malignant growth is suspected
• Certain medications which may sensitize the body to heat |
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Peripheral nerve injuries in which the appreciation of heat sensation has been lost or impaired |
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