FROM MY PT SCHOOL NOTES · MODALITIES · UNIT 2 OF 4
Thermal, Mechanical & Feedback Modalities
Understand temperature transfer, ultrasound energy, mobilization frameworks, EMG feedback and the mechanical properties of water.
Chapters
Select a lesson to learn the physical principle, limits, and clinical decision behind it.
PHYSICAL AGENTS & MODALITIES UNIT 02 · 5 CHAPTERS
06Thermal agentsHeat/cold mechanisms and skin screening07Therapeutic ultrasoundPhysics, evidence and limited indications08Manual techniques and joint mobilizationDifferent grading systems and reassessment09EMG biofeedbackElectrical signal is not force10Hydrotherapy and aquatic exerciseBuoyancy, drag and task transferKeep this question in mind
Can you explain the physical mechanism and then test whether it matters to the patient’s task?
Personal PT-school notes, with separate up-to-date context where identified. Not an official course, device-setting manual, clinical clearance protocol, or credentialing guide.
