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KMID : 0948920020010010017
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Clinical Pain
2002 Volume.1 No. 1 p.17 ~ p.22
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Review of Physical Modalities for the Relief of Pain
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Kim Chang-Hwan
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Abstract
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Objective: Physical agents have long been used for the treatment of pain. A review of the physical therapy modalities was done to understand the diverse physical agents and its medical effects.
Method: Review of the journals and textbooks on physical therapy was performed.
Results: Physical agents are used solely or working as an adjuvant for the relief of pain due to diverse causes.
Conclusion: The understanding of physical properties of therapeutic modalities is critical to both the physician and the patient.
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KEYWORD
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Physical therapy, Pain
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