1 PHYSICAL AGENTS

Question 1

PHYSICAL AGENTS

Answer 1

Modalities used in rehabilitation to facilitate recovery.

Question 2

CATEGORIES OF PHYSICAL AGENTS

Answer 2

Thermal agents.
Mechanical agents.
Electromagnetic agents.

Question 3

THERMAL AGENTS

Answer 3

Transfer energy to a patient to increase/ decrease tissue temperature.

Ex: hot packs, ice packs, ultrasound, diathermy, radiation, and hydrotherapy.

Question 4

MECHANICAL AGENTS

Answer 4

Apply force to increase/ decrease pressure on the body.

Ex: hydrotherapy, traction, compression, and ultrasound.

Question 5

ELECTROMAGNETIC AGENTS.

Answer 5

Apply energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation/ electrical current.

Ex: UV radiation, infrared radiation, laser, diathermy, and electrical current.

Question 6

GOALS OF PHYSICAL AGENTS

Answer 6

Decrease pain.
Increase wound repair.
Increase tissue repair.

Question 7

OTHER MODALITIES USED WITH PHYSICAL AGENTS

Answer 7

Therapeutic exercise.
Manual therapy techniques.
Medications.
Rest.

Question 8

RESPONSE OF THE BODY FROM PHYSICAL AGENTS

Answer 8

Skin colour/ condition (objective).
Palpation of body area (subjective and objective).
Subjective response of the patient.