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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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THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL MODALITIES IN PAIN MANAGEMENT

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.
M A, Minor, M K, Sanford
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Physical Therapy Modalities for Older Persons

2017
Physical therapy modalities are commonly prescribed to relieve pain and to restore full function of older adults suffering from musculoskeletal diseases. The choice of a specific physical modality depends on patient’s specific disease, his health conditions, and comorbidities.
A. Musumeci, J. V. Papathanasiou, E. Lena, C. Assenza, C. Giordani, C. Foti, L. Gobbo, S. Masiero   +7 more
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Physical Therapy Management of Patients through Cross Modality

Physical Therapy, 1976
Cross modality is a method for channeling therapeutic services from various health disciplines (modalities) through a single therapist who provides direct treatment and care. A pilot project at the University of Michigan's Institute for the Study of Mental Retardation and Related Disabilities tested this method in three mental retardation institutions.
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Physical Therapy Modalities and Rehabilitation Techniques in the Management of Neuropathic Pain

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2014
Neuropathic pain is an important problem because of its complex natural history, unclear etiology, and poor response to standard physical therapy agents. It causes severe disability unrelated to its etiology. The primary goals of the management of neuropathic pain are to detect the underlying cause, to define the differential diagnosis and eliminate ...
Gulseren, Akyuz, Ozge, Kenis
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Harnessing AI in Physical Therapy Modalities

The integration of AI in physical remedy is revolutionizing treatment modalities by unifying Eastern and Western approaches to recuperation. This composition examines the operation of AI technologies, similar to engine literacy and real-time data analytics, in enhancing physical remedy practices.
Safdar Miran, Muzzammil Siraj, Nasrullah Khan, Abdul Rehman, Syed Altaf Hussain, Idrees Ahmad, Sajjad Ali Rajper   +6 more
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Physical Therapy Treatment of Knee Extensor Mechanism Disorders: Comparison of Four Treatment Modalities

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 1986
Fifty-three patients diagnosed as having one of several types of extensor mechanism disorders of the knee were randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups to assess the effects of one of four different modalities (ice, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, and ultrasound/ice contrast).
T J, Antich, C C, Randall, R A, Westbrook, M C, Morrissey, C E, Brewster   +4 more
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EFFICACY OF ESWT FOR LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS TREATMENT: COMPARISON WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES

Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, 2018
Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a common condition characterized by pain in the lateral side of the elbow with tenderness on lateral epicondyle, caused by repetetive overuse of extensor muscles of the wrist. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is used in musculoskeletal problems with the possible mechanism of action including hyperstimulation ...
Resa D Altun, Nurgül Arinci Incel, Ozlem Bölgen Cimen, Gunsah Sahin   +3 more
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Physical therapy modalities for wound management.

Ostomy/wound management, 1996
As part of a multidisciplinary team approach to the management of chronic wounds, physical therapists can add certain physical modalities to the care plan. Whirlpool, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, low-energy laser and compression therapy are physical therapy modalities that have been used to enhance wound healing. All of these modalities are used
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Physical Agent, Mechanical, and Instrument-Assisted Modalities in Occupational Therapy Practice

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Abstract This AOTA Position Statement describes how physical agent, mechanical, and instrument-assisted modalities (PAMIMs) may be used by occupational therapy practitioners (i.e., occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants) as part of a comprehensive plan of intervention designed to enhance engagement in occupation.
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