Physical Agents

8. The phase of the inflammatory process where cryotherapy would work best
10. An instrument that can help patients regulate physiological functions
12. Ultraviolet and infrared lights are part of the ___ spectrum
15. The use of water as a physical agent
16. Reasons to take extra care when applying a treatment
18. This type of treatment does not affect the underlying cause of a condition
20. The expected results of a treatment
23. Conditions under which certain treatments should not be applied
24. This modality could be classified as thermal or mechanical
25. A contraindication for most physical agents

1. Another word for physical agents
2. A mechanical agent that works by pulling on the vertebrae
3. Research showing the effectiveness of a particular treatment
4. It is important to check this before applying a physical agent
5. This modality can be used to treat pain or to strengthen muscles
6. Pain felt at a distant site
7. The use of coldRICE A combination of treatment interventions used to treat acute inflammation
9. Physical agents may create an effect by altering ____ conduction velocity
11. In order for a PTA to use modalities as part of treatment they must be part of the___
13. Group of physical agents that create their effect due to temperature changes
14. A painful condition resulting from over activation of the sympathetic nervous system
17. A combination of treatment interventions used to treat acute inflammation
19. The final part of the inflammatory process
21. A significant indication for use of many modalities
22. A condition under which a treatment should be applied