Electrophysical

Original Editor - Rachael Lowe Top Contributors - Rachael Lowe, Admin, Kim Jackson, Laura Ritchie, Lucinda hampton, Yahya Al-Razi and Nehal Shah

Electrotherapy / Electrophysical Agents (EPAs)

EPA is defined as the use of physical energy for the treatment of pathological conditions such as pain, swelling, inflammation and limitation in range of motion (ROM) Electrophysical agents (EPAs) are those modalities that administer thermal, mechanical, electrical or light energy to the patient to provide physiological effects and therapeutic benefits. Physiotherapists use these as an adjunct to other treatment and management techniques in most situations.

TENS Unit

• Current Concepts in Electrotherapy
• Electrotherapy Modalities
  
  • Ultrasound
    
  • Interferential Therapy
    
  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
    
  • Pulsed Shortwave Therapy
    
  • Laser Therapy
    
  • Combination Therapy
    

Shockwave Unit

• • Biofeedback
    
  • Microcurrent Therapy
  • Magnetic Therapy
  • Electrical Stimulation for Wound Healing
  • Iontophoresis
  • Russian Stimulation
  • Shockwave Therapies
  • Diadynamic Therapy
• Contrandications

Physical Agents

• Heat Therapy
• Cold Therapy
• Orthotics
  • Cervical Collar
• Taping