In healthcare, especially in fields like physical therapy or rehabilitation, modalities can refer to various treatment techniques or interventions used to address specific conditions or symptoms. This might include things like massage therapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, or heat/cold therapy.
It is designed to relieve muscle spasms and nerve root compression. Using a manual (hands only) or mechanical technique, a steady or intermittent force is applied to the neck
SWD is a modality that creates heat via emitted electromagnetic radio waves. The heat is produced by oscillation of high frequency electric and magnetic fields.
Interferential therapy is widely used by physiotherapists. It uses electrical current to reduce swelling, relieve pain and stimulate muscle.
Most classically, continuous therapeutic ultrasound has been used to treat various musculoskeletal pathologies like osteoarthritis.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a method of pain relief involving the use of a mild electrical current...
The faradic and galvanic current increase metabolism and remove waste products and bring more blood supply and nutrients...
Laser treatment uses an intense, narrow beam of light to remove or destroy abnormal tissue. It is often used to treat precancers on the surface of the body...
Infrared therapy has many roles in the human body. These include detoxification, pain relief, reduction of muscle tension, relaxation, improved circulation..
Light therapy is a good treatment for a variety of conditions (psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, mycosis fungoides, and other skin problems).
Exercise therapy is a type of rehabilitation that uses physical activity to help treat injuries or conditions. It can be used independently or with other treatments like medication or surgery.
Wax therapy, which uses a bath of molten paraffin wax, is one of the most effective ways of applying heat to improve mobility by warming the connective tissues....
Postural drainage is a technique that involves laying/ sitting in certain positions to drain secretions from your airways using gravity....
