Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Physical Therapy Modalities

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

18 entry terms
  • Physical Therapy Techniques
  • Physiotherapy (Techniques)
  • Modalities, Physical Therapy
  • Modality, Physical Therapy
  • Physical Therapy Modality
  • Physical Therapy Technique
  • Physiotherapies (Techniques)
  • Techniques, Physical Therapy
  • Group Physiotherapy
  • Neurological Physiotherapy
  • Neurophysiotherapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Group Physiotherapies
  • Physical Therapies
  • Physiotherapies, Group
  • Physiotherapy, Group
  • Physiotherapy, Neurological
  • Therapy, Physical

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16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, mortality, nursing, organization & administration, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics; do not confuse with the specialty PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTY

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History Note

2006 (2002)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.779
  2. E02w.831.535

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Physical Therapy Modalities. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D026741. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D026741
  2. Physical Therapy Modalities. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65178188