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Define Therapeutic Modality
A device or application that delivers a physical agent to the body for therapeutic
purposes.
Factors in choosing a modality:
(The art of clinical practice)
Tradition
Experience
Science
Theory
Tradition
How it has always been done
Experience
Result of success and failures with similar patients and conditions
Research
Result of scientific investigation for general to specific evidence
Theory
Best guess at what is going on based on logical evaluation of evidence
Shotgun Approach
Very Broad, not very effective
,Rifle Approach
Has a specific target, best approach for selecting a therapeutic modality
Prerequisites to Selecting a Modality
1) Have the CORRECT diagnosis
2) Know the anatomy and physiology of injury
3) Establish a therapeutic goal
4) Understand the modality's effects, indications, and contraindications
5) Match modality with therapeutic goal
6) Know the EVIDENCE on effectiveness
Define the SAID principle
12 Principles of Orthopedic Injury Rehabilitation
-The SAID principle
-Therapeutic goals
-Continual evaluation
-Overload & progression
-Functional progression
-Absence of pain
-Biofeedback
-Early exercise essential
-Rate of reconditioning
-Timelines
-Prioritizing
-Maintain Conditioning
, 10 core goals of orthopedic injury rehabilitation
-Structural integrity
-Pain-free joints and muscles
-Joint flexibility
-Muscular strength (DARPE method)
-Muscular endurance
-Muscular speed
-Motor skill
-Muscular power (strength and speed)
-Agility (speed and skill)
-Cardiorespiratory endurance
DARPE technique
Daily Adjustable Progressive Resistance Exercise
(Know the tables, slides 18 & 19)
What % of rehab is psychological
75%
What % of rehab is physiological
25%
Define the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of rehabilitation
5 step application procedure
1) Foundation
2) Pre-Application
3) Application