infection, phlebitis, thrombosis, jaundice, or an infectious skin condition.
2. There is the presence of an open wound, burn or a recent injury.
3. There is a chronic condition such as arthritis, cancer, or heart disease.
WholeHealth MD (2000:1) notes that it is the contraindications that make the role of the physician so important when western massage is used. Specifically, it is noted that that all of these contraindications should be discussed with the doctor who, in certain instances, will give the go-ahead for massage therapy after various factors are considered.
Massage therapy is increasingly being recommended as one component in an overall treatment plan for depression (e.g., Collinge, Wentworth & Sabo, 2005: 569-574). In Weil's (2005:1-2) discussion of massage therapy for depression and other conditions, it is noted that the massage given can take many forms and that some of these use oil. Usually, clothing (at least as much as feels
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