Physical Therapy

In medicine, modalities are therapeutic ways or procedures and how it is applied for the enhancement of ones condition. As you might have guessed, there are numerous types of modalities in medicine. Let us discuss on four physical therapy modalities for wounds. One of the wound physical therapy modalities, and a very common treatment for physical trauma and injuries, is the application of ice packs and hot packs on the affected joint or limb. An ice pack is indicated 24 hours after the injury has taken place to cause constriction of the vessels for the purpose of decreasing edema, or swelling, and pain in the affected part. After 24 hours, to improve circulation in the area of injury, hot packs are applied. Another of the many physical therapy modalities is the use of whirlpool. This is by far the known remedial procedure for patients with extensive burns. This is often administered to patients twice everyday for 20 minutes long. They are submerged in sterile water. Indications for this physical therapy modality also include those with necrotic wounds. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is indicated to limited situations. Though the indication is limited, this is one of the physical therapy modalities for wounds.