Cold:

Reduces swelling and inflamation. Often utilized after an exercise session or with acute injuries.

Compression Bandaging:

Bandages can be used to reduce swelling and blood pooling.

Heat:

Utilized to relax muscle spasms - useful at times in muscular strains, sprains, and healing injuries. Often followed by exercise or massage.

Hydrotherapy:

Due to water's buoyancy, exercise to strengthen weak parts of the body can be done by patients otherwise unable to contend with the force of gravity. The resistance provided by the water also strengthens muscles.

Jobst's Cuff:

Pressure is utilized to aid in fluid movement.

Massage:

Utilized to stimulate blood flow and reduce muscle tension. Also used in lymphodema to aid lymph flow to the lymph nodes.

Splints:

Splints are used to limit mobility.

Traction:

Alternation of tension and relaxation periods are used to stretch the vertebrae - commonly used in the case of a pinched nerve.

Ultrasonic:

Utilizes high-frequency sound waves to treat bursitis, various types of rheumatoid arthritis, and muscular injuries. Heat can also be applied simultaneously with the benefits of ultrasound by use of diathermic devices.

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