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.