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What are Modalities?

One of the more common questions we get in physical therapy is what are modalities. Modalities are used by a physical therapist to treat the body in terms of reducing pain, swelling, or muscle strains. They are a passive type of treatment used for clients based on what they need. Modalities can be used for reducing pain, increasing blood flow, and increasing the recovery time. For example, we may use something like a moist heat pack for a client who has low back pain, increasing circulation to the area, reducing spasms and pain. In a swollen joint, we would use an ice pack, constricting those vessels and therefore, swelling is driven out of the area. Ultrasound is another modality that uses sound waves to go into the tissues and helps to coerce the body to reduce swelling. In addition, infrared laser treatment, a cold laser that helps to increase the cellular activity of the tissues to promote healing. No physical therapy plan is complete just with modalities. They are a compliment to other physical therapy services. http://westernberkspt.com