A geriatrician's guide to the use of the physical modalities in the treatment of pain and dysfunction

Danielle Marie Perret; Josephine Rim; Adrian Cristian

doi:10.1016/j.cger.2005.12.005

A geriatrician's guide to the use of the physical modalities in the treatment of pain and dysfunction

Clin Geriatr Med. 2006 May;22(2):331-54; ix. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2005.12.005.

Authors

Danielle Marie Perret¹, Josephine Rim, Adrian Cristian

Affiliation

¹ Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1425 Madison Avenue, Box 1240, New York, NY 10029-6574, and Department of Anesthesiology, The State University of New York Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn, NY 11203-2098, USA.

PMID: 16627082
DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2005.12.005

Abstract

The use of the physical modalities in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions has a long and rich history. This article explores the various physical modalities and their indications, precautions, and contraindications, especially in their applied use in pain management. It also highlights the role of the physical modalities as agents for the management of pain in the geriatric population.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Analgesics / therapeutic use
Disability Evaluation
Female
Guidelines as Topic*
Hot Temperature / therapeutic use
Humans
Hydrotherapy / methods
Male
Pain / rehabilitation*
Pain Measurement
Persons with Disabilities / rehabilitation*
Physical Therapy Modalities*
Prognosis
Risk Assessment
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation / methods
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonic Therapy / methods

Substances

Analgesics