Pathologies Flashcards
Multiple sclerosis
-Indicated, light work
Meningitis
-Contraindicated
Diabetes Mellitus
Indicated
Timing of insulin/neuropathy
DVT
Contraindicated
Varicose veins
Indicated locally
Light pressure on the vein
Edema
Indicated
Work proximal to distal
Lymph edema
Contraindicated
Unless trained in lymphatic drainage
Celiac disease
Indicated
Crohns disease
Indicated
Not during a flare up. May need to adjust positioning
Diverticulitis
Indicated
Not during flare up
Cold/flu
Contraindicated
Until on the healing side
Kidney stones
Indicated
Unless passing a stone
Endometriosis
Indicated
Breast cancer
Indicated
Unless travelled to lymph
Prostate cancer
Indicated
Cautions for treating
Osteoporosis
Indicated
Lighter pressure
Bursitis
Local contraindication
Spasms/cramps
Indicated
Caution: splinting
Sprains/strains
Indicated
Contraindicated
Local
Wait 72 hours. Light, local work
Plantar fasciitis
Indicated
Caution: Cortisone injection
Carpal tunnel syn
Indicated
Fungal infections
Local contraindication
Psoriasis
Indicated
Caution: open skin
Osteoarthritis
Indicated
Unless acute inflammation is present