Therapeutic Modalities

cryotherapy

use of extreme cold to freeze and remove abnormal tissue

thermotherapy

heat therapy use for damaged body parts

contrast bath

repeated immersions of a limb in hot and then cold water

paraffin

skin softening treatment

ultrasound

use sound waves to to penetrate deep into the tissues to help reduce pain

phonophoresis

a therapeutic technique that uses ultrasound waves to enhance the absorption of topical medications, like anti-inflammatory drugs, through the skin, effectively delivering them deeper into the tissues to treat pain and inflammation in musculoskeletal conditions

electric muscle stimulation

use special device to send electrical impulses through the skin to target nerves or muscles

iontophoresis

passing a weak electrical current through the skin to deliver medications into the skin

traction

manual procedure that rains to alleviate pain by reducing pressure on the affected vertebral discs

intermittent compression

a medical treatment that involves applying alternating cycles of pressure to a limb using inflatable sleeves, effectively "milking" the blood and fluid back towards the heart, primarily used to reduce swelling, improve circulation, and prevent blood clots, especially after surgery or in situations where mobility is limited

massage

treatment in which the soft tissues of the body are kneaded

cupping

an ancient healing technique that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction