Contraindications
PRIMARY CONTRAINDICATIONS
Surface or deep inflammation of the veins in the lower limbs at any time in the clients medical history
- Tumour at any time in the clients medical history
- Heart attack or stroke at any time in the clients medical history
- Lymphedema of lower limbs
- Hepatic cirrhosis
- Any inflammatory illness
- Diabetes
SECONDARY CONTRAINDICATIONS
- High blood pressure – decompensated (possible if high blood pressure compensated for with medication)
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- I. stage – Venectasia – RECOMMENDED
- II. stage – Varicose veins – NOT RECOMMENDED, depends upon the extent – necessary consultation with a physician
- III. stage – Hyperpigmentation, eczematous dermatitis – FORBIDDEN
- IV. stage – Varicose ulcers – FORBIDDEN
Anytime in the medical history. Where necessary consult your local GP.