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Contraindication

A condition or situation in which massage, or a particular technique, should not be given because it could cause harm.

Examples include an infection or a recent fever. Contraindications are screened for at client intake and may mean referring the client to a medical practitioner.

Related

Local contraindicationClient intakeScope of practice

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Contraindication
  2. HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs (training.gov.au)