o Breast implants within 9 months
o Varicose veins, skin lesions, and boils
o Recent eye procedures
o Any acute inflammatory conditions
o Uncontrolled HIGH blood pressure or a heart condition, pacemaker, stent, or shunt
o Within 6 weeks of surgical procedure
o Persons on Coumadin, Lovenox, Heparin, or a heavy dosage of aspirin
o Any rib fracture or osteoporosis in the advanced stage
o Any recent (acute) injuries or surgeries
o Tuberculosis, thrombosis, aneurysm, kidney disorders, recent bowel or hernia surgery
o Pregnancy