TY - JOUR
T1 - A Geriatrician's Guide to the Use of the Physical Modalities in the Treatment of Pain and Dysfunction
AU - Perret, Danielle Marie
AU - Rim, Josephine
AU - Cristian, Adrian
PY - 2006/5
Y1 - 2006/5
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/33646595058
U2 - 10.1016/j.cger.2005.12.005
DO - 10.1016/j.cger.2005.12.005
M3 - Review article
C2 - 16627082
AN - SCOPUS:33646595058
SN - 0749-0690
VL - 22
SP - 331
EP - 354
JO - Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
JF - Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
IS - 2
ER -