POSSIBLE CONTRAINDICATIONS

Conditions listed here do not automatically exclude a prospective student. Should you have one of these conditions, we will work closely with your physician and (if appropriate) therapist to determine the appropriateness of our program for you. We also reserve the right to decline a rider if we feel s/he is not appropriate, even if his/her condition does not appear on this list. (List taken from the NARHA Guide.)

ORTHOPEDIC NEUROLOGIC

Arthrogryposis Brain Injury (BI)

Atlantoaxial Instability Hydrocephalus/Shunt

Coxa Arthrosis Neuromuscular Disorders

Cranial Deficits Myopathy/

Heterotopic Ossification/Myositis Ossifications Muscular Dystrophy

Hip Subluxation and Dislocation Seizure Disorders

Osteoporosis Spina Bifida

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) Spinal Cord Injury

Pathologic Fractures Stroke/Cerebrovascular

Spinal Fusion/Fixation Accident

Spinal Instability/Abnormalities

Spinal Orthoses

Spinal Curvature

MEDICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL

Allergies

Amputations

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart Conditions

HIV Positive/AIDS

Hemophilia

Hypertension

Medical Instability

Migraines

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Respiratory Compromise

Recent Surgery

Substance Abuse

Weight Control Disorders

Varicose Veins

OTHER DISORDERS AND CONDITIONS

Age Related Considerations

Exacerbation

External Equipment

Head/Neck Control

Indwelling Catheters

Poor Endurance