Which technique is contraindicated for clients with open wounds?

Friction techniques are contraindicated for clients with open wounds due to the direct pressure and friction applied to the skin. This technique involves rubbing or moving skin against underlying tissues, which can irritate or damage compromised skin. In the case of open wounds, applying friction could increase the risk of infection or slow down the healing process.

In contrast, other techniques like Swedish massage or facial massage can often be adapted or avoided in areas with open wounds, focusing instead on surrounding areas or using gentler approaches. Trigger point techniques might similarly be adjusted, but the key reason friction techniques are particularly unsuitable lies in their nature of provoking deeper tissue response and the potential for introducing pathogens into an already vulnerable area.