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General ContraindicationsFor certain medical conditions massage therapy is generally contraindicated
(that is, massage should be avoided at this time). These include: - systemic contagious or infectious diseases (including the common cold) - acute conditions requiring first aid or medical attention - severe unstable hypertension - significant fever |
Local ContraindicationsFor the following conditions massage therapy is locally contraindicated (affected areas are to be avoided):
- Acute flare-up of inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis - Deep vein thrombosis - aneurism - frostbite - local contagious or irritable skin conditions - open sores or wounds - recent surgery - recent burn - varicosities - malignancy (in some of these cases contraindications may be general, depending on location and severity) |