Contraindications

[inqomqacz]

Hi

I'm new here but looks like there's some really useful stuff. I was wondering if anyone can help with with something I came up against earlier today.

I've just completed my ITEC holistic massage course and I'm doing my case studies. The client I saw today has been on Warfarin for some time as he had a pulmonary embolism in the past.

I wasn't sure whether this was a contraindication, but I had him sign a disclaimer just in case. It seems to me that the medication should stop him being susceptible to blood clots, therefore it's OK to treat him.

Does anyone have any opposing views?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Blackthorn

 

[Madeline]

I think you should touch base with your tutor. When I trained, massage on anyone taking warfarin was a contraindication, regardless of time elapsed from initial diagnosis. Warfarin is a blood thinner, so any firm pressure has the potential to cause bruising and possible complications, but that doesn't mean that simply lightening your pressure gives you the go-ahead to treat.

 

[Spindrift]

Thanks, I'll do that.

Is there a definitive database of contraindications anywhere? The standard ITEC form isn't particularly helpful, and you can only go back to the tutor for so long ....

 

[snowbison]

try the GCMT (General Council for Massage Therapies) website, and look under 'standards' there is a list of contraindications on there.

I agree with Jabba, you would need to adjust your pressure, so as not to cause any tissue damage and potential bleeding.

 

[sxpnxdhb]

Thanks for that, it looks like a useful document.

 

[Misfit.]

Getting yourself a book like this one: Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Educational Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Educational: Amazon.co.uk: Ruth Werner: Books would definitely be of great help to you - now and in future.

Just my humble opinion.

Kitten
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[Theresa P]

Thanks, Kitten, I'll take a look at that.

 

[queen kaitlin.(:]

Kitten, that looks like a really good book. Thanks for sharing.

 

[oeepkubyihiixvehe]

Hi Kitten

Just following up - a little belatedly - on your previous post. I got that book for Christmas and it is excellent, very well laid out, easy to read and lots of photos of conditions that I hope never to see in real life!

Thanks again for a great recommendation.

Steve

 

[katysoucierxtw]

Hi Steve

You're welcome. I'm glad it was of some help.

Kitten
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[rotatrelo]

Kitten, thank you for sharing the book details, will definitely be on my list of books to get.