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Contraindications
Question | Answer |
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Hot Packs | circulation impairment, area of malignancy, acute trauma, bleeding/hemorrhage, sensory impairment, arterial disease, skin redness/open wounds |
cold pack | area of compromised circulation, peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud's phenomenon, cold urticaria, hypertension, infection, cryoglobulinemia |
Ultra sound | cemented joint, impaired circulation, thrombophlebitis, impaired pain or temperature sensory deficits, infection, over malignancy, over epiphyseal areas in children, over eyes, over pregnant uterus, over testes, over heart |
TENS | Pacemaker, implanted stimulator, over carotid sinus, malignancy, over pregnant uterus or during 1st 3 mo, arrythmia, osteomyelitis, seizure disorder, phlebitis, over surgical, metal implants |