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What can massage do to someone with atherosclerosis and why is it contraindicated?
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∙ 14y ago
Atherosclerosis is associated with hardening of the arteries and plaque deposits. It can also involve blood clots, which are called thrombi. The danger lies in the possibility of dislodging a blood clot, which can be fatal. A gentle non-circulatory may be helpful to make them feel better, but it would be wise to get clearance from a doctor before proceeding.
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What are the symptoms of atherosclerosis?
Chest pain, sudden numbness, and shortness of breath are some of the signs and symptoms of someone with atherosclerosis. You can check out more information about it at your local doctor.
Is Atherosclerosis genetic?
Atherosclerosis is often found in clusters in families. Atherosclerosis is a thickening of the artery walls as a result of an invasion and accumulation of white cells.
Heart attakcs strokes atherosclerosis are problems of what systems?
Heart attacks are cardiovascular, strokes and atherosclerosis are neural.
What is the difference between coronary arteries and arteries?
Arteriosclerosis is any hardening (stiffening) of artery walls. One of the ways this can happen is through atherosclerosis, which is when an atheroma (a build-up of dead RBCs, fibres and platelets) begins to accumulate within an artery wall and may stick out into the lumen or even break through the endothelium. This makes the artery less flexible.So someone with arteriosclerosis does not necessarily have atherosclerosis, but someone with atherosclerosis must have arteriosclerosis, as their arteries have hardened.
When is a carotid endarterectomy contraindicated?
The procedure is contraindicated in patients with an occluded carotid artery and in cases of severe neurologic deficit resulting from cerebral infarction.
Is fever contraindicated to massage?
Yes. A massage is contraindicated if you have a fever. You could do a few acupressure points or energy massage, but any mechanical massage is contraindicated.
Can you have a massage if you have atherosclerosis?
yes
Is massage contraindicated to people with goiter?
Goiter's are locally contraindicated, meaning you can not massage directly over the goiter itself, massage on the rest of the body is still fine.
Is massagr indicated or contraindicated for massage?
If you are asking if "massage" is indicated or contraindicated for massage, it would depend on what other factors are involved. There is not enough information in the question to be able to produce an answer.
What types of edema are contraindicated for massage?
The only types of edema that are contraindicated for massage are the undiagnosed, potentially pathogenic varieties. The best thing to do is ask your massage therapist or doctor.
What types of massage in atherosclerosis?
Deep tissue
Is massage contraindicated after giving heparin subcutaneously?
Yes.
What is Heart conditions contraindicated to massage?
There are several, the main one is hypertension, or high blood pressure. If they are on medication and it is under control then massage would be indicated. Other conditions where caution should be exercised, or even clearance by a physician include atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, angina, mitral valve prolapse, and pacemakers.
Is anemia indicated or contraindicated for massage?
Anemia is indicated for massage as long as no other contraindications apply.
Can you do massage if you have no qualifications?
You really shouldn't; it is easy to hurt someone without meaning to. At least take a weekend course offered by many massage schools to learn the basics (like never massage on bone, and certain areas of the body that can be harmful to massage, also medical conditions that are contraindicated for massage).
Is massage contraindicated for constipation?
No actually. There is a method to relieve constipation and vice versa.
Why massage is contraindicated during pitting edema?
Massage is not contraindicated at all. But all types of massage are contraindicated exclusively to manual lymph drainage. General massage should never be performed on pitting edema, but the only exception is specifically indicated massage that effects the lymphatic fluid. ANd there is basically only one type of massage that is considered safe in that situation, and that is manual lymph drainage (MLD). The most well known of these is the Vodder system. So, my advice to you is to find a Vodder MLF specialist that is in your area. You can always check out the AMTA for a list of massage therapists in your area and then find one that can do MLF.
