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Physiatry Treatment Chart |
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Some of the treatments that Physiatrists use are listed in the chart below: |
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Superficial Cold |
Ice Massage, Ice Baths |
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Superficial Heat |
Hot Packs, Heat lamp, Paraffin Baths, |
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Fluidotherapy |
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Deep Heat |
Ultrasound, Short Wave, Microwave |
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Electricity |
Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation |
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(TENS), High
Voltage Galvani |
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Stimulation, (HVGS),Iinterferential |
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Current,Iiontophoresis, Functional |
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ElectricalStimulation (FES) |
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Hydrotherapy |
Whirlpool, Contrast Baths |
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Manual |
Massage, Manipulation |
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Other |
Traction, Biofeedback, Positive Pressure |
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Pumping,
Phonophoresis, Laser, |
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UltravioletLlight, Microwave Diathermy |
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Diagnostic Tools Physiatrists Use |
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