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Physical Agents
Massage- effects, indications, contraind. (PTA)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Therapeutic effects of massage | increase lymphatic & overall circulation, removal of metabolic wastes, decrease muscle atrophy, anxiety & tension, facilitate healing & reflexive effects, reduction of edema & muscle spasms, alters pain transmission,loosen adhesions, relaxation |
| Indications for massage | pain, decreased ROM, edema, adhesions, myositis, excess lactic acid, migrane/headache, trigger point, muscle spasm/cramping, scar tissue, bursitis, tendonitis, intermittent claudication, Raynaud's syndrome |
| Contraindications for massage | infection, arteriosclerosis, thrombus, cellulitis, acute injury, embolus, cancer |