Precautions for: TM, MLD, HP, IP, Traction, Compression, Hydrotherapy

open wounds

chronic DVT

chronic infection

What are the precautions for MLD?

diseases affecting the structure of tissue

claustrophobia

when severe pain is abolished with traction

inability to tolerate prone or supine positions

disorientation

altered mentation

what are the precautions for traction?

impaired sensation

impaired mentation

uncontrolled HTN

cancer

What are the precautions for compression?

impaired thermal sensation in the area to be immersed

limited strength, endurance, balance, ROM

medications, specifically for CVD

urinary incontinence

fear of water

respiratory problems

What are the precautions for hydrotherapy immersion?

maceration

recent skin grafts

may not be effective

what are the precautions for hydrotherapy non-immersion?

Anticoagulation (warfarin/coumadin)

difficult hemostasis (or stopping blood)

confusion or disorientation

What are the precautions to negative pressure wound therapy?

over the superficial main branch of a nerve

over an open wound

HTN

poor sensation or mentation

very long or elderly

What are the precautions for Cryotherapy

Acute injury or inflammation

pregnancy

impaired circulation

poor thermal regulation

edema

cardiac insufficiency

metal in the area

over an open wound

demyelinated nerves

over areas where topical counterirritants have recently ben applied, or adhesive material

What are the precautions for the use of thermotherapy?