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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
CREST syndrome
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CREST syndrome
by Beth__0__0, Sep 07, 1998 12:00AM
Posted by TeresMajor on April 22, 1999 at 20:09:16
I am a Licensed Massage Theraist. One of my clients has CREST SYNDROME.
I would like to know if Massage is indicated for her.
Thanks for your time
Teresmajor
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - MTR on April 23, 1999 at 08:39:24
Dear Teres Major, thank you for your question. Massage therapy may be fine for someone with CREST syndrome, but you should speak with the individual's own physician for a specific recommendations.
I hope you find this information useful. Information provided in the heart forum is for general purposes only. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. Please feel free to write back with additional questions. Good luck.
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Member Comments
by shutterbug2409, Sep 10, 2009 12:43PM
A related discussion, Crest Syndrome was started.
