PRECAUTION AND CONTRAINDICATION
—Subacute and Chronic Stages of RA
PRECAUTIONS:
The joint capsule, ligaments, and tendons may be
structurally weakened by the rheumatic process (also as a
result of using steroids), so the dosage of stretching and
joint mobilization techniques used to counter any
contractures or adhesions must be carefully graded.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Vigorous stretching or manipulative techniques.