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

Open wounds

DVT

Hemophilia

Hemorrhaging

Cellulitis

Fracture site

Cancer

Active Inflammation

What are contraindications for therapeutic message?

Congestive heart failure

Acute renal failure

Acute DVT

Acute infection

What are the contraindications for MLD?

Where motion is contraindicated

Acute injury or inflammation

Joint hypermobility or instability

Peripheralization of symptoms with traction

Uncontrolled HTN

What are the contraindications for traction?

Congestive heart failure, or pulmonary edema

Recent DVT or PE

Obstructed venous or lymphatic return

Severe PAD

Acute cellulitis

Acute fracture

what are the contraindications for compression?

Cardiac instability

Confusion or impaired cognition

Maceration around the wound

Bleeding

Infection in the area to be immersed

Bowel incontinence

Severe epilepsy

Suicidal pts

what are the contraindications for hydrotherapy?(for immersion)

MS

Pregnancy

Poor thermal regulation

What are the contraindications for full body immersion in warm or hot water?

Necrotic tissue

Untreated osteomyelitis

Malignancy in the wound

Exposed arteries, veins, nerves, anastomotic sites, or organs

What are the contraindications for negative pressure wound therapy

Cold hypersensitivity (Cold-Induced Urticaria)

Cold intolerance

Cryoglobulinemia

Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria

Raynaud Disease and Phenomenon

What are the contraindications for cryotherapy?

Recent or Potential Hemorrhage

Thrombophlebitis

Impaired Sensation/Mentation

Malignant Tumor

IR irradiation of the eyes

What are the Contraindications for the use of thermotherapy?