E-stim Contraindications
Demand cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator, tumor, over carotid sinus, areas where venous or arterial thrombosis or thrombophlebitis is present, pregnancy (over or around the abdomen/low back
Contraindications for traction
Where motion is contraindicated
Acute injury or inflammation
Joint hypermobility or instability
Peripheralization of symptoms with traction
Uncontrolled hypertension
Contraindications of compression
- Heart failure or pulmonary edema
- Recent or acute DVT thrombophlebitis or PE
- Obstructed lymphatic or venous return
- Severe PAD
- Acute local skin infection (important one)
- Significant hypoproteinemia
- Acute trauma/fracture
- Arterial revascularization
adverse effects of compression
Aggravate condition causing edema
Impairing circulation with excessive pressure
Blood flow restriction contraindications
- DVT
- Impaired circulation/peripheral vascular compromise
- Open fracture/soft tissue injuries
- Cancer/lymphecotmies
- Severe HTN
- Pregnancy?
Diathermy Contraindications
Acute infection and inflammation
Cardiac pacemaker
Hemophilia
Internal and external metal objects, Intrauterine device
Ischemic tissue
Low back, abdomen of the pelvis of a pregnant woman
Malignant area
Moist wound dressing
Over a hemorrhagic region
Over eyes, testes
Pain or sensory deficits
Contraindications for laser
Direct irradiation of the eyes, malignancy, within 4 to 6 months after radiotherapy, hemorrhaging regions, and application to the endocrine glands.
Contraindications for massage
Cardiac decompensation
Edema
Hematoma
Impaired mental state
Nonunion fracture
DVT/phlebitis
Immediate post operation (proceed with caution)
Laceration
Skin lesions or wounds/cellulitis
Fever/infection
Acute condition/inflammation (proceed with caution)
Worsens pt’s condition
