11/21/20151 Therapeutic Modalities Thermotherapy, Electrotherapy & Others

11/21/ Today’s topics.. Thermotherapy 1. Physiological effects 2. Transfer methods 3. Superficial vs. penetrating Electrotherapy 1. Uses 2. Protocols & treatment parameters Light therapy Mechanotherapy

11/21/ Thermotherapy Introduction 1. Heat application 2. Produces immediate increase in circulation 3. Contraindicated during acute inflammatory phase

11/21/ Thermotherapy Physiological Effects 1. Decreases pain & spasm 2. Cell metabolism (O 2, waste) 3. ROM/stretching

11/21/ Thermotherapy Transfer methods Superficial vs. penetrating - examples?

11/21/ Thermotherapy Superficial 1. Penetration: ~ 1cm into tissues 2. Examples, advantages & disadvantages

11/21/ Thermotherapy Penetrating - Ultrasound 1. Method of transfer (transducer) 2. Effects

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10 Electrotherapy Types of generators and currents Uses Protocols 1. Treatment parameters 2. Electrode selection & placement

11/21/ Treatment Parameters Amplitude Pulse duration Frequency (pps or Hz) Polarity Continuous or interrupted Direct or alternating

11/21/ Electrode Selection & Placement Monopolar Bipolar Quadripolar Transarthral Probes H 2 O

11/21/ Light therapy Infrared lamps Ultraviolet therapy Cold lasers

11/21/ Mechanotherapy Massage……. Does massage have a place in the treatment of athletic injuries? What are the physiological effects of massage?

Manual therapies Myofascial release Muscle energy techniques Joint mobilization 11/21/