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Therapeutic modalities
Cathy Speed
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Abstract
Therapeutic modalities can be defined as thermal, mechanical, electrical, or electromagnetic energies used for the treatment of medical complaints. A range of such modalities is used in the treatment of sports injuries, particularly soft tissue injuries (Table 2.4.1). These include thermal agents, ultrasound, and electrical agents. The basis for the use of specific modalities and the existing evidence relating to their clinical effects are outlined in this chapter....