Passive Care Contraindications

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IFC/NMES/Russian (12)

Anterior cervical area

Through chest

Through head

Pacemaker and ICD

Abdomen/pelvis/lumbar in pregnancy - 1st trimester

Metal implant

Epilepsy

Area of hemorrhage

Cancer

Confused & unreliable patients

Damaged skin

Unknown etiology

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Hi Volt & Microcurrent (13)

Anterior cervical area

Through head

Through chest

Pacemaker and ICD

Abdomen/pelvis/lumbar in pregnancy - 1st trimester

Metal implants

Epilepsy

Areas of hemorrhage

Cancer

Confused & unreliable patients

Damaged skin

Unknown etiology

Osteomyelitis

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Diathermy (11)

Loss of sensation

Electronic implants (even if only leads remain)

Surgically implanted metal

Metal in contact with skin

Over cancerous areas

Abdomen/pelvis/lumbar in pregnancy

Areas of hemorrhage

Ischemic areas

Testes

Eyes

Open growth plates in kids

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Ultrasound (12)

Malignancy

Hemorrhage

Ischemia

Thrombus

Infection

Gonads

Eye

Abdomen/pelvis/lumbar in pregnancy

Spinal cord after laminectomy

Plastic/cemented implants

Near/over electronic implants

Unknown etiology

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Cold Laser (7)

Cancer

Abdomen/pelvis/lumbar in pregnancy

Direct exposure to eyes

Area of active hemorrhage

Thyroid gland

Open wound (unless covered by clear protective barrier)

Epilepsy

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Thermotherapy (7)

Area of impaired heat sensation

Malignancy

Thrombophlebitis

Hemorrhage

Abdomen/pelvis/lumbar in pregnancy

Acute inflammation/inflammatory condition

Confused/unreliable patients

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Cryotherapy (8)

Impaired cold sensation

Cold-induced urticaria

Raynaud’s disease

Cryoglobulinemia

Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria

Open wounds

Peripheral vascular disease

Confused/unreliable patient

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Massage (8)

Arteriosclerosis

Thrombosis/embolism

Severe varicosities

Acute phlebitis

Cellulitis

Synovitis

Abscess & skin infection

Acute inflammatory condition

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Traction (11)

Infection/inflammation/tumor

Fracture or dislocation

Hypermobility or instability

Severe disc herniation

Vertebral artery insufficiency/dysfunction - cervical region

Spinal stenosis

Osteoporosis

Aortic aneurysm

Abdominal hernia

Hypertension (uncontrolled)

Pregnancy - lumbar only