Contra-indications

Question 1

What is a contra-indication?

Answer 1

A situation where a drug, treatment of surgery should not be taken/ carried out at a particular time or requires further veterinary advice prior to treatment beginning. Can be temporary, permanent or specific to one area.

Question 2

What are two types of contra-indications?

Answer 2

• relative - where caution should be taken but treatment can be carried out if the benefits outweigh the risks
• absolute - the treatment could cause a life threatening situation and should not be carried out at this time

Question 3

Name some contra-indications of massage.

Answer 3

• pregnancy
• hernia
• epilepsy
• diabetes
• cancer
• high temperature (39•c +)
• broken or fractured bones
• heat stroke
• suffering from shock
• open wounds

Question 4

What is an isotonic contraction?

Answer 4

A muscle contraction where the length of the muscle changes and tension remains the same

Question 5

What is an isometric contraction?

Answer 5

A muscle contraction where tension increases and the length of the muscle stays the same

Question 6

What is an Eccentric contraction?

Answer 6

A type of isotonic contraction when the muscle length increases

Question 7

What is a Concentric contraction?

Answer 7

Type of isotonic muscle contraction when the length of the muscle decreases