Contraindications Flashcards
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulations (NMES)
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Anterior cervical area Through the chest Through the head Pacemakers and implantable carioconverter defibrillators Abdomen, pelvis, lumbar area of prego in 1st tri Metal implants Epilepsy Areas of hemorrhage Cancer Confused or reliable patients Damaged skin Unknown etiology
2
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Electrical stimulation for tissue healing and repair (ESTHR)
High volt pulsed current and microcurrent therapy
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Osteomyelitis (traps infection in the bones) ** Cancer Electronic implants (pacemaker, ICD) Anterior cervical area Through the chest Through the head Over metal implants Abdomen, pelvis, Lamar or prego in 1st tri Areas of hemorrhage Unknown etiology
3
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Ultra sound
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Malignancy** Ischemia** Thrombus** Infection** Gonads** Eyes** Spinal cord laminectomy** Plastic and cemented implants ** Near or over electronic implants ** Hemorrhage Abdomen, pelvic, lumbar or prego women Unknown etiology
4
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Short wave diathermy
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Loss of sensation Testes Eyes Open grow plates in children Ischemic areas Over cancerous areas Electronic implants Survival implanted metal Metal in contact with skin Pregnant patients Hemorrhage areas
5
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Cold laser
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Cancer Pregnancy Avoid direct exposure to eyes Over areas of hemorrhage Over the thyroid gland Directly over open wounds, unless covered with a clerk protective barrier Epilepsy
6
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Thermotherapy
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Areas of impaired heat sensation Malignancy Thrombophlebitis Hemorrhage Abdomen, pelvis, low back in prego Acute inflammations/ inflammatory conditions Confused and unreliable patients
7
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Cryotherapy
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Impaired cold sensation Cold induced urticaria (cold allergy) Raynaud's disease Cryoglobulinemia Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria Open wounds Peripheral vascular disease Confused and unreliable
8
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Massage
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Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis/embolism Serve varicose ties Acute phlebitis Cellulitis Synovitis Abscesses and skin infections Acute inflammatory conditions
9
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Traction
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Infection, inflammation, tumor Fracture / dislocation Hupermobility/ instability Severe disk herniation Vertebral artery insufficiency/dysfunction Spinal stenosis Osteoporosis Aortic aneurysm Abdominal hernia Hypertension (uncontrolled ) Pregnancy (lumbar only )
10
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Interferential current
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Anterior cervical area Through the chest Through the head Pacemakers and implantable cardio enter-defibrillators Abdomen, pelvis, lumbar areas of prego women in 1st tri Metal implants Epilepsy Areas of hemorrhage Cancer Confused or unreliable patient Damaged skin Unknown etiology
