Compromised circulatory issues or issues with the blood can be a massage therapy service precautions or contraindication, depending on the medical issue. For example, massaging a client with a DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is contraindicated while general cardiovascular disease may be a simple massage precaution, depending on the severity of the disease.
It is always best to seek approval and/or direction for services from a medical physician if you are unsure if the services will negatively impact a client’s circulatory issue or medical condition. Most light bodywork and gentle passive movements may be okay with select cardiovascular issues, but it is always best to be safer than sorry by checking with a physician first.
Compromised cardiovascular, blood and circulatory issues could include:
- Anemia
- Aneurysm
- Atherosclerosis
- Cardiovascular disease
- Congenital heart disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Low blood pressure
- Peripheral artery disease
- Recent heart attack of stroke
- Thrombophlebitis
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Varicose veins
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