Modalities

Question 1

Modalities def

Answer 1

various use of energy and how we apply it
—-heat, cold, water, light, pressure, sound, and electricity

Question 2

Uses of modalities

Answer 2

1) Modify inflammation
2) Promote tissue healing
3) Relieve pain
4) Increase (or decrease) collagen extensibility
5) Modify muscle tone
6) Reduce swelling
7) Increase muscle strength
8) Promote muscle relaxation

Question 3

inflamed structures or wounds will
follow these PREDICTABLE stages to completely
heal

Answer 3

• Inflammatory stage
• Proliferative stage
• Maturation stage