Just Say "NO"
When massage is not an option at all due to their medical condition
What is Absolute Contraindication
Increased blood flow to an area of the body
What is ischemia
The medical suffix that means "inflammation"
What is "it is"
A condition that leads to bone deterioration. Prevalent in the elderly, post menopausal women due to decreased estrogen levels, and from the prolonged use of some medications (steroids)
What is osteoporosis
Just a common bruise
What is a contusion
In the case of a client with osteoporosis, you would usea lighter touch rather than deep pressure
What is a conditional contrainidication
The internal balance of the body
What is homeostasis
What are the characteristics of inflammation?
What are redness, swelling, heat and pain
Inflammation of a vein
What is phlebitis
A floating blood clot
What is an embolis
Your client has an open cut on their arm. It is mending, but the skin is still not entirely closed. You can do the massage, just avoid the affected area.
What is a local or regional contraindication
These are two of the "fight or flight " hormones released during emergency situations to prepare the body to expend extra energy.
What are epinephrine and norepinephrine
A combination of dead white blood cells and bacteria that signify infection.
Pus
A condition where the valves in the veins breakdown because of back pressure in the circulatory system. The veins bulge and rupture, usually in legs.
What is varicose veins.
A mass of blood trapped deep in the tissue or body cavity that is the result of internal bleeding
What is a Hematoma
Your client comes in for their weekly massage but they look flushed and glassy eyed. They said that they have a low grade fever (99.9 degrees). This is an example of a(n) ________________contraindication.
What is an absolute
What is dopamine
Another name for abnormal body temperature
What is fever
It is a ______________ indication when massaging varicose veins.
What is a local,or regional contraindication
A stationary blood clot is called this
Thrombus
Any medical, emotional, or mental reason that a massage is not advisable for a client
What is a contraindication
The reduction of stress, relaxation, and mental alertness are considered a _________ effect of massage
What is a psychological effect
A condition that is severe, with sudden onset
What is acute
A ballooning and possible rupture of an artery. It can be congenital, caused by hypertension, trauma, arteriosclerosis and is generally located in the aorta, thorax abdomen or cranium.
What is an aneurism or aneurosa
Varicose veins are a regional massage contraindication because of the possibility of dislodging a _______.
What is a blood clot