Local and systemic contraindications, common conditions, cautions in pregnancy, cancer, diabetes and the elderly.
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- What is an absolute contraindication to massage?
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A condition for which massage should not be performed anywhere on the body.- What is a local contraindication?
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A condition where massage must be avoided only over the specific affected area, not the rest of the body.- What is regional avoidance in massage?
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Massage is given to the body but the therapist avoids a larger surrounding region, such as near a tumor site.- Why is a fever an absolute contraindication for massage?
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The body is already fighting infection, and increased circulation from massage can spread the infection and overtax the immune response.- Why are contagious skin conditions (like scabies or impetigo) an absolute contraindication?
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Massage risks spreading the infection to the therapist or other clients.- Why is deep vein thrombosis (DVT) an absolute contraindication?
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Massage could dislodge the clot and cause a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.- How should a massage therapist approach varicose veins?
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Avoid direct pressure or deep work directly over the vein; treat it as a local caution.- What is phlebitis?
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Inflammation of a vein, often with clot risk, making it a local contraindication.- What can pitting edema (where a finger press leaves a lasting indentation) indicate?
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An underlying systemic issue such as heart failure or kidney disease.- How should an open wound be treated during a massage session?
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As a local contraindication; avoid the area and work around it.- How long should massage avoid a recent surgical site?
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Until the incision is fully healed and cleared by a physician.- How should a massage therapist handle a client with an unhealed fracture?
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Avoid the fracture site entirely as a local contraindication.- What is a hematoma, and how should it be treated in massage?
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A localized collection of blood under the skin; avoid direct pressure over it.- How should a recent burn be treated during massage?
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As a local contraindication until it has healed.- Why is acute inflammation (such as a fresh sprain) a local contraindication?
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Massage can increase swelling and pain in the already-inflamed tissue.
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