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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, 1991The 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
2007Timely 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 +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 +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, 2015Physical 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 +2 more
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Physical Therapy Modalities in Management of Fibromyalgia
Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2006The etiology of fibromyalgia syndrome (FM) is uncertain and the prognosis for symptomatic recovery is generally poor. A wide variety of interventions are used in the management of FM. There is, however, no clear consensus on the treatment of choice and FM remains relatively refractory to treatment.
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Physical Therapy Modalities and Rehabilitation Techniques in the Management of Neuropathic Pain
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2014Neuropathic 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 ...
Ozge Kenis, Gulseren Akyuz
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Physical Therapy Modalities for Older Persons
2017Physical 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 +8 more
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Sexual Medicine Reviews, 2017
Pelvic floor muscle physical therapy is recommended in clinical guidelines for women with provoked vestibulodynia (PVD). Including isolated or combined treatment modalities, physical therapy is viewed as an effective first-line intervention, yet no systematic review concerning the effectiveness of physical therapy has been conducted.To systematically ...
Mélanie Morin +2 more
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Pelvic floor muscle physical therapy is recommended in clinical guidelines for women with provoked vestibulodynia (PVD). Including isolated or combined treatment modalities, physical therapy is viewed as an effective first-line intervention, yet no systematic review concerning the effectiveness of physical therapy has been conducted.To systematically ...
Mélanie Morin +2 more
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Pain, 1997
An analysis of review articles and controlled clinical trials for temporomandibular disorders and similar chronic musculoskeletal pain disorders was carried out. Although little evidence was found that any specific therapy had long-term efficacy greater than placebo, we did find strong evidence that symptoms improve during treatment with most forms of ...
Jocelyne S. Feine +2 more
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An analysis of review articles and controlled clinical trials for temporomandibular disorders and similar chronic musculoskeletal pain disorders was carried out. Although little evidence was found that any specific therapy had long-term efficacy greater than placebo, we did find strong evidence that symptoms improve during treatment with most forms of ...
Jocelyne S. Feine +2 more
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