Contraindications Flashcards
Contraindications for interferential current and NMES (12)?
Anterior cervical area Through chest Through head Pacemakers, ICDs Abdomen, pelvis, LB of pregnant women in their first Tri Metal implants Epilepsy Areas of hemorrhage Cancer Confused/unreliable patients Damaged skin Unknown etiology
Contraindications for ESTHR (hi volt pulsed current and microcurrent) (10)?
Osteomyelitis Cancer Electronic implants (pacemakers, ICDs) Anterior cervical area Through head Through chest Over metal implants Abdomen, pelvis, lumbar regions of pregnant women in their first Tri Areas of hemorrhage Unknown etiology
Contraindications for ultrasound (12)?
Malignancy Hemorrhage Ischemia Thrombus Infection Gonads Eye Pelvic, abdominal, lumbar areas of pregnant women Spinal cord after laminectomy Plastic or cemented implants (metal ok) Near or over electronic implants Unknown etiology
Contraindications for short wave diathermy (11)?
Loss of sensation
Electronic implants (even if device is gone and leads remain)
Surgically implanted metal (clips, rods, pins)
Metal in contact with skin (jewelry, tmt table)
Over cancerous areas
Abdominal, pelvic, low back areas in pregnant women
Hemorrhagic areas
Ischemic areas
Testes
Eyes
Open growth plates in kids
Contraindications for cold laser (7)?
Cancer Abdomen and pelvis in pregnant women Avoid direct exposure to eyes Areas of active hemorrhage Over thyroid gland Directly over open wounds, unless covered with clear protective barrier Epileptic patients
Contraindications for thermotherapy (7)?
Areas of impaired heat sensation
Malignancy
Thrombophlebitis
Hemorrhage
Abdomen, pelvis, low back in pregnant women
Acute inflammation/inflammatory conditions
Confused/unreliable patients
Contraindications for cryotherapy (8)?
Impaired cold sensation Cold induced urticaria Raynaud's disease Cryoglobulinemia Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria Open wounds Peripheral vascular disease Confused/unreliable patient
Contraindications for massage (8)?
Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis/embolism Severe varicosities Acute phlebitis Cellulitis Synovitis Abscesses and skin infections Acute inflammatory conditions
Contraindications for traction (11)?
Infection, inflammation, tumor Fracture/dislocation Hyper mobility/instability Severe disc herniation Vertebral artery insufficiency/dysfunction(cervical only) Spinal stenosis Osteoporosis Aortic aneurysm Abdominal hernia Hypertension (uncontrolled) Pregnancy (lumbar only)
