FROM MY PT SCHOOL NOTES · MODALITIES · UNIT 3 OF 4
Light, Energy, Traction & Needling
Differentiate light therapies, electromagnetic energy, traction, ultraviolet radiation and needling while recognizing limits and risks.
Chapters
Select a lesson to learn the physical principle, limits, and clinical decision behind it.
PHYSICAL AGENTS & MODALITIES UNIT 03 · 5 CHAPTERS
11Laser and light-based therapyPower, energy and eye safety12DiathermyElectromagnetic—not superficial—heating13Cervical and lumbar tractionA selected, not universal, adjunct14Ultraviolet radiationUVA/UVB/UVC and exposure risk15Dry needling overviewScope, consent and procedural hazardsKeep this question in mind
Is there indication-specific evidence and sufficient supervised competency for the proposed intervention?
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.
