INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES (TRANS) Flashcards
Administration of thermal, mechanical, electromagnetic, acoustic, and light energies to produce biophysical effects at the cellular, tissue, organism and whole-body levels
Bellew, 2022
Physical therapists are in charge of modalities and interventions
R.A. 5680
an act regulating the registration, licensure, and practice of physical therapy, and appropriating funds therefor
H.B 8452
the use of biophysical agents as a standalone intervention, or the use of multiple biophysical agents with a similar physiological effect
APTA - HOD P06-18-17-27
Use of physical energies—thermal, mechanical electromagnetic, or light
Does not describe its intention or purpose of application
Physical agents
Reflects the ability of these interventions to provide therapeutic benefits
Imply a type of energy used by the modality, a specific range of that energy, or the method of applicationapplication of that modality
Therapeutic Modalities