Physical Therapy Treatments
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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
The application of electrical stimulation to aid in improving strength (e.
Read the articleTranscutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
TENS is a relatively low voltage applied over painful areas through small self-adhesive electrodes.
Read the articleIontophoresis
Medications are propelled through the skin by an electrical charge.
Read the articleCryotherapy or Cold Therapy
Cold therapy is used to cause vasoconstriction (the blood vessels constrict or decrease their diameter) to reduce the amount of fluid that leaks out of…
Read the articleHeat Pack
Heat is recommended to decrease chronic pain, relax muscles, and for pain relief.
Read the articleUltrasound
Ultrasound uses a high frequency sound wave emitted from the sound head when electricity is passed through a quartz crystal.
Read the articleCore Strengthening
The trunk and its associated muscles make up the core.
Read the articleElectrotherapeutic Modalities
The information in this medical library is intended for informational and educational purposes only and in no way should be taken to be the provision or…
Read the articleAerobic/Endurance Exercise
Stationary cycling is usually prescribed for improving the strength and/or range of motion of the hips, knees, ankles as well as cardio-vascular endurance.
Read the articleHip Resistive Range of Motion
Exercises that gradually increase in resistance (weights) and in repetitions.
Read the articleHip Passive Range of Motion
The movement of the hip, by the patient or therapist, through a range of motion without the use of the muscles that "actively" move the joint(s).
Read the articleProprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Performed in diagonal patterns that mimic functional movements.
Read the articleHip Joint Mobilization
Hands-on therapeutic procedures intended to increase soft tissue or hip joint mobility.
Read the articleIsometric Exercise
An isometric exercise is a muscle contraction without joint movement.
Read the articleProprioception Exercises
Proprioception is the body's ability to sense where it is in space.
Read the articleSoft Tissue Mobilization
Therapeutic massage of body tissue, performed with the hands.
Read the articleGait or Walking Training
The analysis of walking problems by visually examining the interaction of the low back and the joints of the thighs, legs, and feet during the various…
Read the articleStretching/Flexibility Exercise
Exercise designed to lengthen a muscle(s) or soft tissue.
Read the articlePhysical Agents
Here is a partial list of physical agents used for treatment.
Read the articleHip Active Range of Motion
The movement of the hip, by the patient, through a range of motion against gravity.
Read the articlePlyometrics
Exercises characterized by the application of a quick muscle stretch followed by rapid muscle shortening enabling muscle(s) to achieve maximal rates of…
Read the articleElbow Passive Range of Motion
The movement of the elbow by the patient or therapist through a range of motion without the use of the muscles that "actively" move the joint(s).
Read the articleElbow Joint Mobilization
Hands-on therapeutic procedures intended to increase soft tissue or elbow joint mobility.
Read the articleShoulder Resistive Range of Motion
Exercises that gradually increase in resistance (weights) and in repetitions.
Read the articleLow Back Active Range of Motion
The movement of the low back, by the patient, through a range of motion against gravity.
Read the articleLow Back Resistive Range of Motion
Exercises that gradually increase in resistance (weights) and in repetitions.
Read the articleMcKenzie Exercise
Exercises prescribed (based on a patient's presentation of symptoms) to cause the "centralization" of pain or movement of pain out of the thigh and leg.
Read the articleLow Back Passive Range of Motion
The movement of the low back, by the patient or therapist, through a range of motion without the use of the muscles that "actively" move the joint(s).
Read the articleKnee Active Range of Motion
The movement of the knee, by the patient, through a range of motion against gravity.
Read the articleStationary Cycling
Aerobic Exercise - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines aerobic exercise as "any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be…
Read the articleLumbar Traction
The longitudinal/axial pull on the lumbar spine, either manual or mechanical, intermittent or continuous.
Read the articleIsotonics
Muscle(s) contracting through the range of motion (ROM) with resistance.
Read the articleKnee Passive Range of Motion
The movement of the knee, by the patient or therapist, through a range of motion without the use of the muscles that "actively" move the joint(s).
Read the articleKnee Joint Mobilization
Hands-on therapeutic procedures intended to increase soft tissue or knee joint mobility.
Read the articleShoulder Passive Range of Motion
The movement of the shoulder by the patient or therapist through a range of motion without the use of the muscles that "actively" move the joint(s).
Read the articleKnee Resistive Range of Motion
Exercises that gradually increase in resistance (weights) and in repetitions.
Read the articleHand Active Range of Motion
The movement of the hand, by the patient, through a range of motion against gravity.
Read the articleIce Massage
The application of ice directly to the skin's surface to cause vasoconstriction (the blood vessels constrict or decrease their diameter) to reduce the…
Read the articleElbow Active Range of Motion
The movement of the elbow, by the patient, through a range of motion against gravity.
Read the articleElbow Resistive Range of Motion
Exercises that gradually increase in resistance (weights) and in repetitions.
Read the articleShoulder Joint Mobilization
Hands-on therapeutic procedures intended to increase soft tissue or shoulder joint mobility.
Read the articleActive Assistive Range of Motion
(Pictured for the shoulder only) Patient or therapist-assisted active range of motion.
Read the articleShoulder Active Range of Motion
The movement of the shoulder, by the patient, through a range of motion against gravity.
Read the articleFoam Roll Exercise
Exercises typically performed on a cylinder or half cylinder of foam for self-joint mobilization, postural exercise, core stability, and balance training.
Read the articlePosture Training
Instruction in the correct biomechanical alignment of the body to reduce undue strain on muscles, joints, ligaments, discs, and other soft tissues.
Read the articleWrist Active Range of Motion
The movement of the wrist, by the patient, through a range of motion against gravity.
Read the articleWrist Passive Range of Motion
The movement of the wrist, by the patient or therapist, through a range of motion without the use of the muscles that "actively" move the joint(s).
Read the articleLow Back Joint Mobilization
Hands-on therapeutic procedures intended to increase soft tissue or low back joint mobility.
Read the articleWrist Joint Mobilization
Hands-on therapeutic procedures intended to increase soft tissue or wrist joint mobility.
Read the articleNeck Active Range of Motion
AROM is usually prescribed for arthritis, initial recovery of joint motion and/or gentle strengthening without trauma to joints.
Read the articleNeck Traction
A gentle longitudinal/axial pull on the neck, either manual or mechanical, intermittent or continuous for relief of neck pain, to decrease muscle spasm,…
Read the articleAnkle Active Range of Motion
The movement of the ankle, by the patient, through a range of motion against gravity.
Read the articleNeck Joint Mobilization
Hands-on therapeutic procedures intended to increase soft tissue or neck joint mobility.
Read the articleWrist Resistive Range of Motion
Exercises that gradually increase in resistance (weights) and in repetitions.
Read the articleNeck Passive Range of Motion
The movement of the neck, by the patient or therapist, through a range of motion without the use of the muscles that "actively" move the joint(s).
Read the articleAnkle Progressive Resistive Range of Motion
Exercises that gradually increase in resistance (weights) and in repetitions.
Read the articleAnkle Joint Passive Range of Motion
The movement of the ankle by the patient or therapist through a range of motion without the use of the muscles that "actively" move the joint(s).
Read the articleNeck Resistive Range of Motion
Exercises that gradually increase in resistance (weights) and in repetitions.
Read the articleAnkle Joint Mobilization
Hands-on therapeutic procedures intended to increase soft tissue or ankle joint mobility.
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