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adhesions deep cross-fiber frictioning
Arteriosclerosis careful of massage over carotid arteries
bruise r.i.c.e.
bursitis avoid joint manipulations or use extreme caution in movements
diabetes avoid deep work in area of shop
edema manual lymphatic drainage
hypertension avoid abdomen
phlebitis work centripetally
varicose veins gentle stroking and light massage applied poximally to area
thrombosis avoid surrounding areas within a 10-inch radius
Painful fingertips, pitting edema, swelling feet, tightness of thorax and/or abdomen, palpitations, breathlessness heart disease
The state or condition in which the body or a part of it is invaded by a pathogenic agent which under favorable conditions multiplies and produces effects which are injurious infection
Dolor pain
Calor heat
rubor redness
tumor swelling
function laesa disordered function
What are the symptoms of inflammation pain, heat, redness, swelling, disordered function
Action of the gastrocnemius plantar flexion and flexion of the knee
Where does the soleus insert calcaneus via achilles tendon
Most superficial muscle of the posterior leg gastrocnemius
Where does the Tibialis posterior originate interosseous membrane
Recent severe physical trauma absolute
stress massage
scoliosis caution
cancer of any kind absolute
psoriasis massage
sunburn caution
fever over 99.4 absolute
severe asthma absolute
muscle fatigue and soreness massage
herniated disc caution
diabetes caution
acute infectious disease absolute
chronic fatigue caution
flat feet massage
recent severe emotional trauma absolute
pregnancy absolute
indigestion massage
varicose veins caution
uncontrolled high blood pressure absolute
intoxication absolute
tension myositis syndrome massage
heart or lung disease absolute
dry skin massage
contagious skin disorder absolute
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