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THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL MODALITIES IN PAIN MANAGEMENT [PDF]

Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America, 1999
This article provides an overview to arthritis care of the common physical modalities (heat, cold, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, low-energy laser, topical applications, and external devices). The rationale for use and effectiveness of the various physical modalities are discussed.
Marian A. Minor, Marilyn K. Sanford
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Physical Modalities of Therapy in Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases

Rheumatic Disease Clinics of North America, 1991
The approach to rehabilitation management of childhood rheumatic disease differs in many ways from that of adult disease. Among the special considerations are the effects of chronic musculoskeletal inflammation in a growing and developing individual and the tendency of children to tighten their joints into positions of comfort, with fewer problems ...
Suzanne L. Bowyer, Helen Emery
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An Introduction to Physical Therapy Modalities

2007
Timely and appropriate rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries is the most effective way of restoring full function and decreasing the likelihood of recurrence of the same injury. Application of specific physical therapy modalities and therapeutic exercises is based on the stages of healing.
Brenda L, Chapman, Rainer B, Liebert, Monica R, Lininger, Jessica J, Groth   +3 more
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Kinesio taping compared to physical therapy modalities for the treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome [PDF]

Clinical Rheumatology, 2010
The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the efficacy of kinesio tape and physical therapy modalities in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. Patients (n = 55) were treated with kinesio tape (n = 30) three times by intervals of 3 days or a daily program of local modalities (n = 25) for 2 weeks.
Tugcu, Ilknur, ZİNNUROĞLU, MURAT, Kaya, Erkan   +2 more
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Physical Agent Modalities in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation of Small Animals

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 2015
Physical agent modalities can be effective components of the overall rehabilitation of small animals. This article reviews the effects, indications, contraindications, and precautions of cold, superficial heat, therapeutic ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.
June Hanks, David Levine, Barbara Bockstahler   +2 more
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