*These are for future reference to any problems you might have in deciding if you should give a client a massage.
*If you have any doubts, please ask for medical clearance from their doctor, it is better to be safe than sorry.
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 |
Tarsal Tunnel - I for SA and LC for A / pinched nerve in the tarsal
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder - I / problems with the jaw joint
Tendinitis - LC for A and I for SA / inflammation of the tendon
Tennis Elbow - I for SA and LC for A / inflammation on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus
Tenosynovitis - LC for A and I for SA / inflammation in the tendons of extensor muscles
Terminally ILL - I for light massage / client does not have long to live
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - I / occlusion of nerve and blood supply to the arm
Thrombophlebitis - C / inflammation of veins due to blood clots
Thrombosis - LC / blood clot in an unbroken blood vessel
Tonus - LC for intense ROM / partial contraction of the muscle
Torticollis - C for A and I for SA / unilateral spasm of neck
Toxemia - C / bacterial infection in blood and albumin in the urine, 2% of pregnancy
Transient Ischemic Attack - C / reduced blood circulation, embolus or thrombus, no long-term effects
Trigeminal Neuralgia - LC for A and I for SA / pain in lower face and jaw, trigeminal nerve pain
Trigger Finger - I / pain when extending the index finger
Tuberculosis - C / bacterial infection in lungs
Ulcerative Colitis - LC for A and I for SA / inner colon is inflamed and has ulcers
Ulcers - LC / open sores in the body
Uremia - C / renal failure, toxic level of waste products in the blood
Urinary Incontinence - I but have them wear a pad / uncontrolled bladder
Urinary Tract Infection - LC for A and I for SA / bacterial infection in the urinary tract
Valgus Angle - I / radius and ulna are bent laterally
Varus Angle (Gunstock Deformity) - I / radius and ulna are bent medially
Varicose Veins - LC for extreme and no deep work with mild / distended veins
Vertigo - LC for deep pressure / dizziness, in the ears or upper cervical vertebra
Winged Scapula - I / serratus anterior is weak and the scapula wings out
Wart - LC / slow acting viruses
Whiplash - C for A and I for SA / injury to the neck
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