INSTRUMENT CARE & USE

Myofascial Correction Contraindications

Below is a list of contraindications for instrument usage. These will vary to some degree depending on the body area involved and the age and health of the patient, if in doubt DON’T … until you have researched a little bit deeper.  A lot of these contraindications are simply common sense.

Rheumatoid arthritis (acute)
Malignancy – location, type and severity dependant
Open wounds
Cellulitis
Sutures
Febrile state
Systemic or localized infection
Osteoporosis or advanced degenerative changes
Acute circulatory condition
Pregnancy depending on treatment area.
Anticoagulant therapy
Skin Lesions
Osteomyelitis
Hematoma
Advanced diabetes
Aneurysm
Hypersensitivity to skin
Obstructive oedema
Certain types of kidney disorders
Burn scars.