5 Questions
Which term refers to energy and materials applied to patients to assist in rehabilitation?
Physical agents
What is the main focus of this lesson?
Understanding academic vocabulary
According to the APTA, physical agents should be considered physical therapy when used in combination with what?
Both skilled therapeutic and educational interventions
What do thermal agents do to tissue temperature?
Increase
What do electromagnetic agents refer to?
Agents that use energy and materials
Study Notes
Physical Agents in Rehabilitation
- Physical agents refer to energy and materials applied to patients to assist in rehabilitation.
Focus of the Lesson
- The main focus of this lesson is the use of physical agents in physical therapy.
Physical Therapy Modalities
- According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), physical agents should be considered physical therapy when used in combination with therapeutic exercise.
Thermal Agents
- Thermal agents modify tissue temperature.
Electromagnetic Agents
- Electromagnetic agents refer to forms of energy used to produce a therapeutic response, such as light, sound, and electromagnetic fields.
Test your knowledge on physical agents used in physical therapy with this quiz. Learn what physical agents are, how they aid in patient management, and the precautions and contraindications associated with their use. Gain insights on how to choose the appropriate physical agent for different scenarios.
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