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== Electrotherapy / Electrophysical Agents ( | == Electrotherapy / Electrophysical Agents (EPAs) == | ||
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.[[Image:Tens.jpg|thumb|right|200px|TENS Unit]] | 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)<ref name=":0">Cheng GA. Evidence Based Practice in Electrophysical Agents. Physical Therapy Japan. 2010 Jun 20;37(4):255-8.</ref> Electrophysical agents (EPAs) are those modalities that administer thermal, mechanical, electrical or light energy to the patient to provide physiological effects and therapeutic benefits<ref name=":0" />. Physiotherapists use these as an adjunct to other treatment and management techniques in most situations.[[Image:Tens.jpg|thumb|right|200px|TENS Unit]] | ||
*[[Current Concepts in Electrotherapy|Current Concepts in Electrotherapy]] | *[[Current Concepts in Electrotherapy|Current Concepts in Electrotherapy]] | ||
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Electrotherapy / Electrophysical Agents (EPAs)[edit | edit source]
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)[1] Electrophysical agents (EPAs) are those modalities that administer thermal, mechanical, electrical or light energy to the patient to provide physiological effects and therapeutic benefits[1]. Physiotherapists use these as an adjunct to other treatment and management techniques in most situations.
- Current Concepts in Electrotherapy
- Electrotherapy Modalities
- Biofeedback
- Microcurrent Therapy
- Magnetic Therapy
- Electrical Stimulation for Wound Healing
- Iontophoresis
- Russian Stimulation
- Shockwave Therapies
- Diadynamic Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Contrandications
