Massage School Notes

Category: Pathology

  • Pathology -R

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    Raynaud’s disease Definition: circulatory disease in the hands and feet with sensitivity to cold Causes: stress, side effect of some drugs, muscle tightness and compression syndromes Signs/Symptoms: fingers deprived of oxygen turn blue or white, damage may occur to nails Indications: Massage for stress reduction and relieve any compressed areas Contraindications: Gangrene may occur in…

  • Pathology : P

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    Paget’s DiseaseDefinition: disease of bones; bones are replaced with structurally deficient bone deficient in calcium and weaker than normalCauses: unknown; may be viral infection, heredity; often confused with hyperthyroidism, bone cancer;  must be diagnosed with bone scans, CT scans, MRI, urine tests, and bone biopsySigns/Symptoms: mild to moderate pain, worse with exertion, unexplained bone fractures,…

  • Pathology : N, O

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    Neoplasm Definition: a mass of new abnormal tissue; usually a malignant tumor Causes: see cancer Signs/Symptoms: lump or thickening of tissue Indications: Massage for stress reduction and elimination of toxins Contraindications: Avoid direct pressure on area or use caution with clients and physicians ok. Refer to appropriate health care practitioner for treatment. Nephritis Definition: inflammation…

  • Pathology : K, L

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    Kidney Disease Definition: Many types of diseases; impaired kidney function Causes: exposure to drugs, toxins, chemicals, poisons Signs/Symptoms: edema, excess protein in urine, chills, fever, abdominal pain, back pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, groin pain Indications: Massage for stress reduction Contraindications: Work with physician Kidney Stone Definition: accumulation of mineral salts that may lodge…

  • Pathology: I

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    Inflammation Dietary, Nutritional and Botanical Interventions to Reduce Pain and Inflammation Alex Vasquez, DC, ND Neurogenic Inflammation: How Diet Can Feed Inflammation, Pain, and Chronic Disease David Seaman, MS, DC, DACBN Impetigo Definition: highly contagious skin infection Causes: bacterial Signs/Symptoms: reddish discoloration of skin developing into vesicles with a yellow crust; usually found in children…