Pathology for Massage
Therapists
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Definition: inflammation
or partial detachment of the tibial tuberosity from the tibia; where patellar
ligament inserts on tibia
Causes: repetitive
trauma, chronic inflammation, from too much jumping, running
Signs/Symptoms: pain
and swelling in area of tibial tuberosity
Indications: Relax
quadriceps femoris and treat tibial tuberosity
Contraindications:
none
Osteoporosis
Definition: "porous
bones"; weakening of bones, loss of bone mass
Causes: aging, lack
of exercise, menopause ( reduction of hormones), cortisone use, trauma,
injury, calcium deficiency, unable to absorb and metabolize calcium, high
intake of phosphate in foods
Signs/Symptoms: weakened
bone structure, shrinkage in height of backbone, hip fractures
Indications: Massage
lightly for stress reduction; Use caution as bones could break
Contraindications:
Caution: bones brittle and subject to breaking under slightest pressure
- Taming Osteoporosis
- By John Upledger, DO, OMM
Ottis Externa, Media, Interna
Definition: Ear infections:
externa-outer ear (swimmer's ear), Media- middle ear, usually in children.
Interna- inner ear
Causes: food allergies,
impacted wax, bacterial or viral infection
Signs/Symptoms: fever,
chills, pain in ear, plugged feeling in ear
Indications: Massage
for stress reduction and removal of toxins
Contraindications:
Refer to appropriate health care practitioner for treatment and diet changes
Ovarian Cyst
Definition: Cyst
on ovary
Causes: endometriosis,
improper diet and lifestyle
Signs/Symptoms: pain
in abdominal region, pain at ovulation
Indications: Massage
for stress reduction and removal of
abdominal adhesions (may need visceral
manipulation specialist)
Contraindications:
Refer to Physician to rule out ectopic pregnancy and cancer. Refer to appropriate
health care practitioner.
