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Bruising after physiotherapy
Is it ok to get a bruise after a physiotherapy session?
It was done manually first and then given shock wave therapy on thigh region
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Minor Bruises after manual therapy and shock wave are common
Nothing to worry
If you do icing and moisturise it will come down
Even after three days of bruise doesn’t comedown and any itching happens you might pause the physio sessions
If possible avoid manual therapy for next sessions
Next Steps
Icing and avoid manual therapy
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Please elaborate your concern and what exactly the treatment was given.
If a treatment such as soft tissue release was done manually, there can be chances of bruising if cold pack not applied following the release, in order to subside the tissue friction.
If the pain or bruising is present please apply cold pack over the thigh region for 10-15 mins.
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Health Tips
Avoid heat application unless the bruise is gone
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Brushing can happens after cupping . After shock wave therapy it can happen depending upon the dose.
Next Steps
Without knowing the level of problem, but cold therapy is advisable.
Health Tips
Pl immediately part should be given rest except cold therapy & some indirect movements.
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Hey!!!
Professionally we therapists must avoid these kind of bruises. However ,sometimes due to sensitive skin, or lack of skin sensation or any underline conditions bruises may occur. Thigh is a sensitive region compared to other part of body so we need to be more cautious.
What next -
For your bruises - apply ice and moisturizer on your affected skin.
Future precautions -1)Ask your therapist to reduce the intensity of electrical modalities.
2)Reassessment of your skin sensitivity must be done.
For further any kind of doubts feel free to consult me.
-Your physio
Next Steps
REASSESSMENT of skin sensitivity
Health Tips
APPLY MOISTURIZER BEFORE TREATMENT
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Hello ,according to me any kind of bruise is not normal after physiotherapy,it could be bcoz of excessive pressure applied while manual therapy.
You can apply cold pack on that for 6 mins thrice daily,for it to faid early
Hope this helps you
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