Chapter 6 Contraindications Flashcards by Unknown Unknown

Most common conditions relived by massage

Stress and tension are relieved
Mental and physical fatigue
Shoulder, Neck, Back strains/ irritated nerves
Muscle and joint stiffness, sorness, overextention
Digestion, assimilation, elimination
Facial tone and appearence
Headache and eyestrain
Deep relaxation and ionsomnia
Muscular spasms
Obesity
Pain and sprains in joints
HIgh blood sugar
Constrictions and adhesions
ROM

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Absolute/systemically contraindictions

When massage is absolutely not important

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Regional/partial contraindictions

Prohibit massage to only a local part of the body

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Conditional contraindictions

adaptive measures in the presence of health concerns for which certain massage techniques might cause discomfort or have adverse effects

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Examples of massage contrandictions

abnormal body temperature
acute infectious disease
inflammation
high blood pressure
cancer
fatigue
intoxication
skin problems
pregnancy
scoliosis

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contrandictions: Abnormal body temperature

Fever indicates the body is trying to confine, narrow down, and eliminate the problem; systemically contraindicated and Massage should not be done

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contrandictions: Acute infectious disease

Massage with a cold or flu can intensify the illness and expose others to the virus; systemically contraindicated and Massage should not be done

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contrandictions: Tissue Inflammation

massaging inflammation can further irritate the area or intensify the inflammation; partial contradiction

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Signs of immflimation

Swelling, Redness, Heat, Pain

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Hematoma

Blood escapes from the damaged blood vessels making the area swollen and bluish in color

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contrandictions: Bacterial inflammation

If the infection is disturbed it can spred or even enter the blood stream; systemically contraindicated and Massage should not be done

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contrandictions: Osteoperosis

condition that leads to bone deterioration and at advanced stages can make bones brittle and easy to break; conditonal and client should consult primary

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contrandictions: Varicose veins

valves in the veins breakdown; conditonal and client should consult primary

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contrandictions: Phlebitis

Inflammation of the vein accompanied by swelling and pain; conditonal and client should consult primary

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Thrombophlebitis

The inflamation of veins from blood clots

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embolus

a piece of a clot that loosens and floats in the blood

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contrandictions: Postsurgical

Increases possibility of thrombosis; conditonal and client should consult primary

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contrandictions: Aneurosa/Aneursym

A local distention or ballooning of an artery due to a weakening wall; conditonal and client should consult primary

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contrandictions: Hematoma

mass of blood trapped in some tissue or cavity of the body that is the result of internal bleeding, massaging in acute phase can reinjure the tissue; conditonal and client should consult primary

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Contusions

Bruise; result of a blow that breaks blood vessels and blood clots

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contrandictions: Edema

Excessive fluid in the interstitial spaces; conditonal and client should consult primary

contrandictions: Lymphedema

an accumulation of interstitial fluid, or swelling, in the soft tissues caused by inflamation, blockage, or removal of the lymph channels; conditonal and client should consult primary

Primary lymphedema

a congenital or genetic condition in which a portion of the lymphatic system does not completely develop

Secondary lymphedeama

Result of trama, surgery, radiation, infection, or some other event that damages lymph tissue or otherwise interferes with the lymph transport system

contrandictions: HIgh blood pressure

an elevated pressure of the blood against the artery walls, If physician recommends massage it should only be sedating; conditonal and client should consult primary

contrandictions: Cancer

The uncontrolled growth and spred of abnormal cells in the body; conditonal and client should consult primary

contrandictions: Fatigue

With a already overbrdended system, there is little to nourish those overworked and exhausted tissues, these massages should be sedative; conditonal and client should consult primary

contrandictions: Intoxication

Can spread toxins and overstress the liver; systemically contraindicated

contrandictions: Psychosis

unstable mental state; conditonal and clients primary should be present

contrandictions: Medication

conditonal and client should consult primary * Analegesics- Narotic analegesics inhibit sensory information from entering the nervous system * (NSAID's) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs- Deep techniques may cause brusing * Anticoagulants- blood thinner; results in brusing or excessive sorness * Antidepressants- Massage can affect the dosage of the medication * Antidiabetic- Thin and easily bruised skin that has poor circulation and slow healing * Steroids- Loose integraty of the connective tissues of the skin, ligaments, joints, bones, and tendons * also take precausons with cancer medications

contrandictions: pregnancy

low risk pregnancy is safe but trimesters do come into concern; conditonal and clients primary should be present/or client should consult primary

contrandictions: skin problems

*Acne *Boils *Broken vessles *Bruises *burns and blisters *Carbuncles *Hypersensitive skin *Impetigo *Inflammation *Lacerations *Lumps *Rashes *Scaly spots *Scraches *Skin cancer *Skin tags *Sores *Stings and bites *Tumors *Warts *Wounds

contrandictions: Hernia

Protrusion of an organ or part of an organ; conditonal and client should consult primary

contrandictions: Frail older people

Fragile bones, Sensitive/weak skin, Numerous medications; conditonal and client should consult primary

contrandictions: Scoliosis

an abnormal lateral curve of the spine; conditonal and client should consult primary

contrandictions: Specific conditions and diseases

These should be taken with extra caustion and massage should be only performed with the presence of primary *Severe asthma *diabetes *heart/lung/kidney diseases

Endangerment sites

These areas contain major nerves, blood vessels, bony prominences, lymph nodes, or vital organs with no protective structure and are vulnerable to manipulations

Inferior to the ear

under lobe of ear

Anterior triangle of the neck

area around throat

Posterior triangle of the neck

border of the trap

Axilla

armpit

medical brachium

upper inner arm

Cubital area of the elbow

inner bend of elbow

Ulnar notch of the elbow

funny bone

Popliteal fossa

back part of knee

Uper number area

inferior to the ribs and lateral to the spine

Abdomen

under stomach area under ribs

Femoral triangle

inner thigh

dopamine

a neurotransmitter that controls fine movement, emotional response, and the ability to experience pleasure and pain

serotonin

a neurotransmitter that helps regulate nerve impulses and influences mood, behavior, appetite, blood pressure, temperature regulation, memory, and learning ability

"fight-orflight" hormone that prepares the body to respond to emergencies

epinephrine/adrenaline and norepinephrine/noradrenaline