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Contraindications

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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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