Chiropractic Practices questions with correct answers

What are the indications and contraindications for Massage? What is friction massage used for? CORRECT ANSWER Indications - subacute sprains, strains, bruises, tendinitis and bursitis Contraindications - vascular problems Friction massage breaks up adhesions What are the indications and contraindications for Trigger point therapy? CORRECT ANSWER Indications - Myofascial pain (used to elongate bands of muscle fibers) Contraindications - cannot be performed longer than 10 seconds What are the indications and contraindications for traction? CORRECT ANSWER Indications - disc syndrome, IVF encroachment, chronic muscle spasm Contraindications - bone weaken/inhibiting conditions, ligamentous instability, acute injury What are the indications and contraindications for cryotherapy? How long? CORRECT ANSWER Indications - Acute conditions Contraindications - Circulatory compromise, hypersensitivity to cold, frostbite, Raynaud's Use for 20-30 minutes What are the indications and contraindications for Infrared? CORRECT ANSWER Indications - Chronic musculoskeletal conditions, arthritic conditions, stiff joints Contraindications - Acute conditions, inflammation and abnormal thermal sensation What are the indications and contraindications for Ultraviolet? Effects? CORRECT ANSWER Indications - Skin and bone conditions Contraindications - Hemorrhage and inflammation Antibacterial, antifungal and metabolic effects