How Does Contraindication Mean?

(KON-truh-IN-dih-KAY-shun) Anything (including a symptom or medical condition) that is a reason for a person to not receive a particular treatment or procedure because it may be harmful.

What does total contraindication mean?

Total contraindications refer to conditions that prevent your clients from receiving massage therapy due to their illness posing too much of a risk to either yourself or the client.

What are the three types of contraindications?

However, there are three types of contraindication: TOTAL, when massage should not be performed at all.
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Local Contraindications
  • Varicose veins.
  • Undiagnosed lumps or bumps.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Bruising.
  • Cuts.
  • Abrasions.
  • Sunburn.
  • Undiagnosed pain.
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