Contraindications

Question 1

E-stim Contraindications

Answer 1

Demand cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator, tumor, over carotid sinus, areas where venous or arterial thrombosis or thrombophlebitis is present, pregnancy (over or around the abdomen/low back

Question 2

Contraindications for traction

Answer 2

Where motion is contraindicated
Acute injury or inflammation
Joint hypermobility or instability
Peripheralization of symptoms with traction
Uncontrolled hypertension

Question 3

Contraindications of compression

Answer 3

• Heart failure or pulmonary edema
• Recent or acute DVT thrombophlebitis or PE
• Obstructed lymphatic or venous return
• Severe PAD
• Acute local skin infection (important one)
• Significant hypoproteinemia
• Acute trauma/fracture
• Arterial revascularization

Question 4

adverse effects of compression

Answer 4

 Aggravate condition causing edema
 Impairing circulation with excessive pressure

Question 5

Blood flow restriction contraindications

Answer 5

• DVT
• Impaired circulation/peripheral vascular compromise
• Open fracture/soft tissue injuries
• Cancer/lymphecotmies
• Severe HTN
• Pregnancy?

Question 6

Diathermy Contraindications

Answer 6

Acute infection and inflammation
Cardiac pacemaker
Hemophilia
Internal and external metal objects, Intrauterine device
Ischemic tissue
Low back, abdomen of the pelvis of a pregnant woman
Malignant area
Moist wound dressing
Over a hemorrhagic region
Over eyes, testes
Pain or sensory deficits

Question 7

Contraindications for laser

Answer 7

Direct irradiation of the eyes, malignancy, within 4 to 6 months after radiotherapy, hemorrhaging regions, and application to the endocrine glands.

Question 8

Contraindications for massage

Answer 8

Cardiac decompensation
Edema
Hematoma
Impaired mental state
Nonunion fracture
DVT/phlebitis
Immediate post operation (proceed with caution)
Laceration
Skin lesions or wounds/cellulitis
Fever/infection
Acute condition/inflammation (proceed with caution)
Worsens pt’s condition