Contraindications to massage

Question 1

Why open wound?

Answer 1

Risk of infection whilst performing the massage

Question 2

Recent fracture

Answer 2

could cause more damage by applying pressure to the area and also if it is still healing there could be inflammation

Question 3

acute inflammation

Answer 3

Painful for the individual as the area would be tender and also could be pushing harmful substances around

Question 4

DVT

Answer 4

could dislodge the blockage and cause a more serious problem somewhere else

Question 5

Varicous veins

Answer 5

their veins are fragile so could be damaged with lots of pressure on them

Question 6

Malignant tumors

Answer 6

massage stimulates blood and lymph flow which can cause metastasis and the cancer to spread

Question 7

Bleeding disorders

Answer 7

massage can cause damage to tissues and tissue bleeding

Question 8

Inability to consent

Answer 8

Cannot treat without full consent

Question 9

name all contraindications

Answer 9

open wound, recent fracture, acute inflammation, DVT, varicous veins, malignant tumors, bleeding disorder and inability to consent