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Physical Therapy Modalities

Physical therapy modalities are techniques used by physical therapists to aid in the healing and recovery of individuals with injuries or illnesses. Modalities are non-invasive treatments that utilize physical energy, such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation, to provide relief from pain, reduce swe…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 4× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed September 2026

Overview

Physical therapy modalities are techniques used by physical therapists to aid in the healing and recovery of individuals with injuries or illnesses. Modalities are non-invasive treatments that utilize physical energy, such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation, to provide relief from pain, reduce swelling and inflammation, improve mobility, and promote healing. These modalities can be used to improve physical function and to return the patient to their previous lifestyle. Physical therapy modalities are highly effective and will often provide lasting results if used in conjunction with other physical therapy treatments.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Alternative Medicine and Mind Body Practices.

Journal editorial board
Akiko Tokinobu · Japan Bruno Bordoni · Italy Ulrike Halsband · Germany

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