BPA Indications/Contraindications/Precautions by Jillian Cochran https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4 en-us 2025-01-21 16:55:40 UTC 2025-04-30 12:03:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f929.png Indications for Cryotherapy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299090962 Acute Pain

Chronic Pain

Acute Swelling

Myofascial trigger points

Muscle Guarding

Muscle Spasms

Acute Ligament Sprain

Acute Contusions

Bursitis

Tenosynovitis

Tendonitis

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

Reduced Temperature


]]> 2025-01-21 17:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299090962 Contraindications for Cryotherapy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299094230 Raynaud's

Circulatory Compromised Area

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Cold Hypersensitivity

Cold Intolerance

Cryoglobulinemia

Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria

Over Regenerating Peripheral Nerves


]]> 2025-01-21 17:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299094230 Precautions for Cryotherapy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299096668 Superficial Nerves

Hypertension

Impaired Sensation/Mentation

Very Young/Very Old

Open Wound

]]> 2025-01-21 17:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299096668 Indications for Thermotherapy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299099363 Subacute/Chronic Inflammatory Condition

Subacute/Chronic Pain

Decreased Range of Motion

Facilitate Healing

Muscle Guarding

Muscle Spasms

Myofascial Trigger Points

Subacute Muscle Strain

Subacute Ligament Sprain

]]> 2025-01-21 17:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299099363 Contraindications for Thermotherapy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299102953 Acute MSK Conditions

Recent or Potential Hemorrhage

Thrombosis

Impaired Sensation/Mentation

Malignant Tumor

Infrared Irradiation of Eyes

Over an Open Wound


]]> 2025-01-21 17:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299102953 Precautions for Thermotherapy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299105944 Pregnancy Heat over the Abdomen/Back

Cardiac Insufficiency

Edema

Metal in the Treatment Area

Demyelinated Nerves

Topical Irritants in the Area

]]> 2025-01-21 17:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3299105944 Indications for Ultrasound jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3312069690 Acute/Post acute conditions (nonthermal US)

Soft tissue healing and repair 

Scar tissue 

Joint contracture 

Chronic inflammation

Increase extensibility of collagen 

Reduce muscle spasms 

Pain modulation 

Increase blood flow

Soft tissue repair

Increase protein synthesis 

Tissue regeneration

Bone healing 

Inflammation associated with myositis ossificans 

Plantar warts

Myofascial trigger points


]]> 2025-02-01 16:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3312069690 Contraindications for Ultrasound jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3312069883 Thermal US for acute and post acute conditions 

Thrombophlebitis 

Eyes 

Reproductive organs 

Pregnancy

Pacemaker

Malignancy 

Epiphyseal areas in young children 

Total joint replacements

CNS tissue 


]]> 2025-02-01 16:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3312069883 Precautions for Ultrasound jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3312070018 Fractures can cause pain and impair healing

]]> 2025-02-01 16:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3312070018 Contraindications for Diathermy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3317732825 Acute injury or inflammation 

Areas with ischemia 

Impaired sensation 

Impaired mentation 

Thrombosis 

Fluid filled organs 

Eyes 

Contact lenses 

Moist clothing or wound dressings 

Testes 

Malignancy 

Pregnancy

Epiphyseal growth plates 

Pacemakers or electronic medical devices 

Intrauterine devices 

Watches or jewelry 

Metal implants

Infections


]]> 2025-02-06 00:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3317732825 Indications for Diathermy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3317733284 Post acute musculoskeletal injuries 

Muscle guarding 

Joint contractures 

Myofascial trigger points 

Pain management 

Soft tissue healing 

Nerve healing 

Bone healing


]]> 2025-02-06 00:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3317733284 Precautions for Diathermy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3317733566 Impaired circulation 

Poor thermoregulation 

Pelvic area in menstruation  

Obesity


]]> 2025-02-06 00:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3317733566 Indications for Light Therapy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3326346362 Facilitate wound healing

Pain reduction

Increasing tensile strength of a scar

Decreasing scar tissue

Decreasing inflammation

Bone healing and fracture consolidation

]]> 2025-02-12 20:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3326346362 Contraindications for Light Therapy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3326348492 Directly over the eyes

Malignancy

Low back and abdomen during pregnancy

Within 4-6 months of radiation

Over a hemorrhaging area

Over the thyroid glands

Growth plates in children



]]> 2025-02-12 20:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3326348492 Precautions for Light Therapy jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3326350832 Impaired sensation or mentation

Light sensitivity

Tattoos

]]> 2025-02-12 20:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3326350832 Indications for Intermittent Pneumatic Compression jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3357807778 Lymphedema

Traumatic edema
Chronic edema
Venous stasis ulcers
Wound healing following surgery
Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)


]]> 2025-03-10 00:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3357807778 Contraindications for Intermittent Pneumatic Compression jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3357808727 Compartment syndromes
Peripheral vascular disease
Presence of (DVT) or thrombophlebitis
Local superficial infection

Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Acute pulmonary edema
Displaced fractures


]]> 2025-03-10 00:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3357808727 Precautions for Intermittent Pneumatic Compression jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3357810067 Impaired sensation or mentation
Uncontrolled hypertension
Cancer
Superficial peripheral nerves


]]> 2025-03-10 00:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3357810067 Indications for Therapeutic Massage jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3391205871 Increase coordination
Decrease pain
Decrease neuromuscular excitability
Stimulation circulation
Facilitate healing
Restore joint mobility
Remove lactic acid
Alleviate muscle cramps
Increase blood flow
Increase venous return
Retard muscle atrophy
Increase ROM
Edema
Stretching scar tissue
Adhesions
Muscle spasm
Myositis
Bursitis

Fibrositis
Tendinitis
Re-vascularization
Raynaud’s disease
Intermittent claudication
Dysmenorrhea
Headaches

Migraines


]]> 2025-04-01 15:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3391205871 Contraindications/Precautions for Therapeutic Massage jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3391206272 Arteriosclerosis
Thrombosis
Embolism
Severe varicose veins
Acute phlebitis
Cellulitis
Synovitis
Abcesses
Skin infections
Cancers
Acute inflammatory conditions


]]> 2025-04-01 15:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3391206272 Indications for Electrical Stimulation jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3391206953 Acute pain
Chronic pain


]]> 2025-04-01 15:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3391206953 Precautions for Electrical Stimulation jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3391207378 Impaired sensation
Impaired mentation
Cardiac disease
Areas of skin irritation or open wounds
Low-Frequency or Burst Mode may cause delayed-onset
muscle soreness if used for more than 30 minutes


]]> 2025-04-01 15:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3391207378 Contraindications for Electrical Stimulation jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3391207795 Pacemaker, implanted cardiac defibrillator
Malignancy
Pregnancy
Placement of electrodes over the carotid sinus
Areas where venous or arterial thrombosis or
thrombophlebitis is present
Musculoskeletal problems where a muscle contraction
would exacerbate the condition


]]> 2025-04-01 15:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3391207795 CAT 2 jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3393749922 2025-04-03 03:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3393749922 CAT 1 jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3393760796 2025-04-03 03:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3393760796 Dermatomes jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3402707423 2025-04-09 14:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3402707423 Myotomes jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3402708726 2025-04-09 14:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3402708726 Pain Control EStim Parameters jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3402716924 2025-04-09 14:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3402716924 Muscle Contraction EStim Parameters jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3402721780 2025-04-09 14:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3402721780 Indications for Spinal Traction jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408071460
Spinal disc bulge or herniation

Spinal nerve root impingement
Joint hypomobility
Subacute joint inflammation
Muscle spasm


]]> 2025-04-14 00:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408071460 Contraindications for Spinal Traction jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408072412 Osteoporosis
Fractures
Where motion is contraindicated
Acute injury or inflammation
Joint hypermobility or instability
Peripheralization of symptoms with traction
Uncontrolled hypertension
Pregnancy
Positive vertebral artery test (for cervical traction)


]]> 2025-04-14 00:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408072412 Precautions for Spinal Traction jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408076934 Structural diseases or conditions affecting spine
Tumor
Infection
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Prolonged systemic steroid use

Pressure of traction harness may be hazardous
Hiatal hernia
Vascular compromise

Displaced annular fragment

Traction no longer appropriate when annular fragment loses connection with body of the disc


]]> 2025-04-14 00:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408076934 Parameters for Lumbar Spinal Traction jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408080755 2025-04-14 00:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408080755 Indications for Biofeedback jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408087531 Muscle reeducation
Regaining neuromuscular control
Increasing isometric and isotonic strength of
a muscle
Relaxation of muscle spasm
Decreasing muscle guarding
Pain reduction
Psychological relaxation


]]> 2025-04-14 00:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408087531 Contraindications for Biofeedback jcochran40 https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408088846 Any musculoskeletal condition that a muscular contraction might exacerbate


]]> 2025-04-14 00:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jcochran40/wo5qdnz37ltnlfd4/wish/3408088846