Contraindications Flashcards
Whiplash
Extreme stretches, Tests within 24 hours, removing protective spasm, mobilizing hypermobile side
Parkinson’s
Avoid deep, painful technique, If Hypertension-No Left side lying or hot hydro
C.V.A and Hemiplegia
Shorter treatment with Hypertension, avoid painful technique, extreme hydro, don’t stimulate or elevate limbs
Cerebral Palsy
Avoid vigorous techniques
Torticollis
Don’t stretch spasm
Headaches
Caution with deep on-site work during headache
Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Deep work, Over stretching muscle, Long treatment
COPD’s
Don’t overstimulate
Compartment Syndrome
No frictions with inflammation
Plantar Fascitis
No frictions with bone spurs or with corticosteroids and anti-inflammatory medications
Multiple Sclerosis
Avoid deep painful techniques, extreme hydro and modify pressure with sensory loss
Common Fibular Nerve Lesion
Avoid disrupting the healing process, don’t traction until regeneration past lesion site
Scoliosis
Heat over metal rods, stretch on convex side
DDD
Early- Avoid ranges that aggravate joint
Late- Don’t remove protective spasm
Constipation
No heat on abdomen with hypertension or cardiovascular problems
Women’s Health Conditions
Dysmenorrhea, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Endometriosis
No heat over inflamed, painful abdomen, no extreme hydro, no abdominal work while client is on period
Pregnancy
No Abdomen work or Sacral vibes, no deep work on L/S Pelvis