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Electrophysical Agents Are Active Physical Therapy Modalities

Therapeutics
Electrophysical Agents (EPAs) are commonly used in physical therapy to treat musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions [...]
D. Stasinopoulos
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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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Nattokinase-Mediated Regulation of Tumor Physical Microenvironment to Enhance Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, and CAR-T Therapy of Solid Tumor.

ACS Nano, 2023
The therapy of solid tumors is always hampered by the intrinsic tumor physical microenvironment (TPME) featured with compact and rigid extracellular matrix (ECM) microstructures.
Yanxiang Zhang, Pei Pei, Hailin Zhou, Yuyuan Xie, Sai Yang, Wenhao Shen, Lin Hu, Yujuan Zhang, Teng Liu, Kai Yang   +9 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 in axial spondyloarthritis: guidelines, evidence and clinical practice.

Current Opinion in Rheumatology, 2020
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Physical therapy is recommended for the management of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) with the focus of promoting physical activity and prescribing exercise within four domains, outlined recently by the European League against ...
Christopher Martey, R. Sengupta
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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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Pelvic floor physical therapy in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in women.

Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019
PURPOSE OF REVIEW To describe the principles of pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT), review the evidence for PFPT as a treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction, and summarize the current recommendations for PFPT as a first-line conservative treatment ...
S. Wallace, Lucia D Miller, Kavita Mishra   +2 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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