Physiotherapy and PROCEDURE: Shortwave diathermy-pulsed

 Procedure Of Short Wave Diathermy DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION: The application of a high frequency oscillating field to the tissues via either a capacitor field method or an inductothermy method. Application will be by pulsed electromagnetic energy. Any heating effects...

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Physiotherapy and PROCEDURE: The use of Walking Aids – The use of mobility aids – axillary and elbow crutches; walking frames; rollators; walking sticks; PPAM aid; parallel bars; wheelchairs

Procedure of using walking aids DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION: The education of non-weight bearing and partial weight bearing gait using a variety of supporting aids; the education of the use of walking aids on stairs and uneven surfaces; +/- footwear; use of wheelchair CONTRAINDICATIONS: -           unsafe...

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Physiotherapy and PROCEDURE: Traction- manual and mechanical

Procedure of Traction Manual and mechanical DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION: The application of a longitudinal force resulting in separation of joint surfaces that may be sustained, continuous, intermittent or rhythmic; vertical, horizontal or angled. Cervical spine starting...

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Physiotherapy and PROCEDURE: The application of cold therapy

 Procedure aplication Cold treatment DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION: The therapeutic use of local body cooling to transfer heat energy away from the tissues, thereby lowering local tissue temperature and provoking a thermoregulatory response. Application may be...

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Physiotherapy and PROCEDURE: The application of therapeutic convection and Conduction heating

Procedure of application Heat Therapy DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION: Application may be made by:     heated packs                                                    ...

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Physiotherapy and PROCEDURE: Therapeutic electrical stimulation

Procedure for elctrical stimulation DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION: Application may be by:     carbon-rubber electrodes                                           ...

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Physiotherapy and PROCEDURE: The application of therapeutic ultrasound

Procedure Ultrasound therapy DEFINITION/DESCRIPTION: Application may be by:     direct contact                                           ...

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