EPA intro

Question 1

Types of EPA

- thermal

Answer 1

Heat packs
ice (packs, massage sprays)
wax baths
fluidotherapy
hydrotherapy
Contrast baths
Whirlpool baths

Question 2

EPA

- Acoustic

Answer 2

Therapeutic Ultrasound

Phonophoresis

Question 3

EPA

Electrical

Answer 3

Pulsed currents, TENS, faradic, HVGS

• Interferential Therapy (IF or IFT)
• Russian current
• DC and iontophoresis

Question 4

EPA

Electromagnetic

Answer 4

Shortwave diathermy (SWD)
Microwave (MW)
Ultraviolet light (UVL)
Infrared (IR)
Low Level Laser (LLT)
Magnetic fields
Pulsed electromagnetic fields

Question 5

Before any application consider:

Answer 5

• Is it safe?
• What effect is intended?
• Is it the best treatment to
achieve the effect
• Do I have the necessary skills and
knowledge?

Question 6

Uses of electrophysical agents

Answer 6

** Reduce pain
• Reduce swelling
• Stimulate healing
• Re‐educate muscles
Used in combination with other treatments