I = Indicated C = Contraindicated LC = Locally Contraindicated A = Acute SA = Sub Acute
| A-B | C | D-E | F-G | H | I-K | L-M | N-P | Q-S | T-W |
Calluses - I / thick mass of skin
Cancer - GET MEDICAL APPROVAL/ growth of malignant cells into tumors
Candidiasis - LC for A/ fungal infection of a number of systems, Acute is a medical emergency
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - C/ too much carbon monoxide inhaled
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - I, but not on the median nerve/ median nerve is pinched, pain in wrist, over use
Cerebral Palsy - I if there is sensation/ central nervous system damage/
Chondromalacia & Patellofemoral Syndrome - I as long as it is not inflamed, softening of the
patellofemoral cartilage, over use
Chorea - I/ involuntary twitching, uncontrolled gross motor movements
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - I, but not during fever/ symptoms of problems with immune system, tired, pain in muscle and joints
Cirrhosis - C in advanced stages / normal liver cells are replaced with scar tissue
Claw Toes - I / curled toes
Clubbed Nails - LC / domed or broader nails, may indicate respiratory or heart problems
Colitis - LC for abdominal/ inflammation of the mucosa of the large intestine
Common Cold - C for A and I for SA / viral infection, over 200 different types
Contractures - I when sensation is present / permanently shortened muscles
COPD (Emphysema) - I / alveoli of the lungs becomes fibrous and inelastic
Corns - I / hard gray and yellow skin, usually happens when excessive friction on the skin
Constipation - I / difficult in passing stool
Crepitus - LC for intense ROM / popping joints
Cretinism - I for gentle massage/ deficiency of thyroid hormones
Crohn’s Disease - LC / inflammation of the large or small intestine, progressive
Crushing’s Disease - I for light massage / over production of adrenocortical steroids, bruises easy
Cystic Fibrosis - I use a lot of tapotement / bronchi secrete thick mucus
Cystitis - LC for abdominal work / inflammation of the bladder or ureters, painful urinating
Cysts - LC / layer of connective tissue that shouldn’t be there
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