Absolute:
- Pacemakers
- Bleeding stomach ulcers
- Implants with electrical components
- Pregnant
- On Cancer / tumor
- Allergic reaction to cream / tube
- Treatment of deep vein thrombosis
- Above-the-heart
- Local pulmonary embolism
- Phlebitis
- Bleeding areas with semi-open or open skin wounds
Caution:
- Patients with reduced skin sensitivity in the treatment area. Patch test if unsure.
- Patients with bacterial inflammation (treatment around the area is possible)
- Diabetes mellitus: Only if the patient has local reduced sensation due to neuropathy
- Other reduced skin sensitivity:
- Patients who come from the cold outside air
- Post-operative patients