Special considerations for massage Flashcards

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Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

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Allergic Reactions

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Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Anxiety disorders and depression

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Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis

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Arthritis (Septic, rheumatoid)

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Artificial joints, plates, screws

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Asthma

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Techniques: Keep an eye on breathing
Contraindications: Possible adverse effects from massage

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Bell’s palsy

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Bleeding/Clotting Disorders:

Thrombocytopenia/Thrombophilia

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Bunions

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Bursitis

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Considerations: massage is beneficial
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Contraindications: Regional; refer client to physician

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Cancer (general)

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Cellulitis

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Considerations: Avoid
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Contraindications: Regional; may be associated w/ erysipelas, a contagious condition; refer to physician

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Cerebral Palsy

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Considerations: Massage is beneficial; work with physician
Techniques: Massage and stretch
Contraindications: Do not stretch past physical barrier

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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Crohn’s Disease

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Common cold/flu

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Compartment syndrome

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Congestive Heart Failure

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Contusions

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COPD

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Cruciate and Meniscal Injuries

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Deep vein thrombosis

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Degenerative Disc disease

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Dermatitis, Eczema

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Diabetes Mellitus

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Dislocations

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Edema

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Embolism, Thrombus

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Endometriosis

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Fever

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Fibromyalgia

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Fractures

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Fungal Infections

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Considerations: Keep area dry; do not use lubricants, scented products
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Contraindications: Regional; Avoid affected area

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Gout

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Headache

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Hematoma

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Hepatitis

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Hernia

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HIV

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Hypertension/Hypotension

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Hypermobility/Hypomobility

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Inflammation

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IBS

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Lice and mites

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Low back pain

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Lupus/autoimmune disease

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Lymphedema

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MS

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Myocardial Infarction

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Myofascial Pain syndrome

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Osteoarthritis

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Osteoporosis

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Parkinson’s Disease

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Patellofemoral Syndrome

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Peripheral neuropathy

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Piriformis syndrome

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Plantar Fasciitis

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Pneumonia

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Postural deviations

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Postoperative situations

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Post-traumatic stress disorder

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Pregnancy/Ectopic Pregnancy

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Psoriasis

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Raynaud’s Syndrome

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Scar tissue

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Sciatica

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Seizure Disorders

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Shingles-Herpes zoster

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Considerations: Condition is painful; general massage may ease pain
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Contraindications: Regional; avoid affected area; refer client to a physician

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Shin splints

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Skin Cancer

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Considerations: Watch for any changes in skin lesions; refer client to physician
Techniques: N/A
Contraindications: Massage has no direct benefit but may help reduce stress. Refer to physician

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Skin conditions (boils, acne rosacea, acne vulgarism, herpes simplex, warts)

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Considerations: Massage increases systemic circulation; may assist healing
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Contraindications: Regional; avoid affected area; refer client to physician

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Spasms, cramps

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Techniques: Use reciprocal inhibition; push muscle belly together and slowly stretch
Contraindications: If recurrent and transient, refer client to physician for diagnosis

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Spondylosis

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Sprains/Strains

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Stroke

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

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Tendinopathies

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Considerations: Massage may assist healing
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Contraindications: Regional; avoid affected area; work above and below affected area

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Tenosynovitis

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Considerations: massage may relieve muscle hypertonicity and asset healing
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Contraindications: regional, avoid affected area; work above and below affected area

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Thrombophlebitis

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Torticollis

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Traumatic Brain injury

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Trigeminal Neuralgia

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Varicose veins

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Whiplash

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Wounds and burns

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