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
Considerations: Keep area dry; do not use lubricants, scented products Techniques: 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
Considerations: Condition is painful; general massage may ease pain Techniques: Contraindications: Regional; avoid affected area; refer client to a physician
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Shin splints
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Skin Cancer
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)
Considerations: Massage increases systemic circulation; may assist healing Techniques: Contraindications: Regional; avoid affected area; refer client to physician
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Spasms, cramps
Considerations: 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
Considerations: Massage may assist healing Techniques: Contraindications: Regional; avoid affected area; work above and below affected area
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Tenosynovitis
Considerations: massage may relieve muscle hypertonicity and asset healing Techniques: 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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