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Definition
: Therapeutic modalities frequently used in PHYSICAL THERAPY (SPECIALTY) by physical therapists or physiotherapists to promote, maintain, or restore the physical and physiological well-being of an individual.
general or unspecified; prefer specifics; do not confuse with the specialty PHYSICAL THERAPY (SPECIALTY)
See Also
Exercise Movement Techniques
;
Musculoskeletal Manipulations
;
Postoperative Care
Examples
Animal Assisted Therapy
;
Balneology
;
Drainage, Postural
;
Electric Stimulation Therapy
;
Exercise Movement Techniques
;
Exercise Therapy
;
Hydrotherapy
;
Hyperthermia, Induced
;
Musculoskeletal Manipulations
;
Myofunctional Therapy
Other names
Techniques, Physical Therapy; Physiotherapies (Techniques); Physical Therapy Technique; Physical Therapy Modality; Modality, Physical Therapy; Modalities, Physical Therapy; Physical Therapy Techniques; Physiotherapy (Techniques)