Indications, Contraindications, Precautions - Class 1 Flashcards
general indications
relieve pain
relaxation
reduce edema
mobilization
increase circulation
increase mobility
relax effect
relieve pain –> indications
reflex effect
muscle soreness
relaxation –> indications
general/specific area
reduce edema –> indications
pressure distal to proximal
mobilization–> indications
scars
adhesions
increase circulation –> indications
decongest
increase mobility –> indications
skin
soft tissue
muscles
reflex effect –> indications
neural system –>
stimulation or inhibit
areas to avoid or exercise caution during massage
anterior neck
axillary area
elbow
umbilicus
kidney
groin area
popliteal fossa
eyes
anterior neck –> caution
over nerves, arteries or veins
elbow –> caution
ulnar notch
exercise caution for massage if the pt has
a certain medical history
particular medical history to exercise caution with (1)
cardiac condition
vascular condition
increased/decreased sensitivity
hypotension
osteoporosis
psoriasis
particular medical history to exercise caution with (2)
contact lenses
recent surgery
joint replacement
severe RA
immunosuppressed conditions
any conditions that affect circulation, blood sugar, mood and sensation (DM)
general contraindications (1)
pt feeling ill/nausea/vomiting
severe or undiagnosed pain
fever
local acute injury/bleeding
skin infections
malignancies, lymph involvement, swollen glands
acute inflammation, acute surgical site
