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absolute contraindication
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when massage would pose a serious health risk to you or your client or make the clients existing condition worse.
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acne
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bacterial infection affecting hair follicles and their associated sebaceous glands
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acute
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diseases that have an abrupt onset of severe signs and symptoms and run a brief course and then resolve or can bring death
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actinic keratosis
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premalignant lesion found in sunlight exposed skin
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adhesions massage
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myofascial release and friction only after the area has completely healed
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adverse
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undesirable effect of a drug, also called a side effect
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anticoagulants and antithombotics
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used to prevent or reduce the ability of the blood to form clots
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antihistamine
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used to reduce allergic reactions
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antitussive
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cough suppressant
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arthritis
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30 percent of people with severe psoriasis will develop it
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assessment
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process involved in appraising a clients condition based on subjective reporting and objective findings
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asymptomatic
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doesn't show symptoms, often a carrier of disease
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athletes foot
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contagious superficial foot fungus, characterized by skin discoloration and a ridge of red tissue.
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