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by elisdale on April 20th, 2011
Some conditions may hinder the benefits of massage or may inhibit the massage therapist from performing the massage. Please discuss with your therapist and physician before treatment in any of the following conditions:
* Blood thinning medications (may contribute to bruising)
* Blood clots in the legs
* Tumors
* Osteoporosis or diseases of the spine may make the patient
vulnerable to fractures
* Altered skin integrity
* Any site with medical devices attached
by Randy D on April 15th, 2011
Getting caught.
by MedExpert on November 4th, 2007
Massage is comparatively safe; however it is generally contraindicated, i.e., it should not be used, if a person has one of the following conditions: advanced heart diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure), phlebitis, thrombosis, embolism, kidney failure, cancer if massage would accelerate metastasis (i.e., spread a tumor) or damage tissue that is fragile due to chemotherapy or other treatment, infectious diseases, contagious skin conditions, acute inflammation, infected injuries, unhealed fractures, dislocations, frostbite, large hernias, torn ligaments, conditions prone to hemorrhage, and psychosis. Massage should not be used locally on affected areas (i.e., avoid using massage on the specific areas of the body that are affected by the condition) for the following conditions: rheumatoid arthritis flare up, eczema, goiter, and open skin lesions. Massage may be used on the areas of the body that are not affected by these conditions. In some cases, precautions should be taken before using massage for the following conditions: pregnancy, high fevers, osteoporosis, diabetes, recent postoperative cases in which pain and muscular splinting (i.e., tightening as a protective reaction) would be increased, apprehension, and mental conditions that may impair communication or perception. In such cases, massage may or may not be appropriate. The decision on whether to use massage must be based on whether it may cause harm. For example, if someone has osteoporosis, the concern is whether bones are strong enough to withstand the pressure applied. If one has a health condition and has any hesitation about whether massage therapy would be appropriate, a physician should be consulted. Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";
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