Perret Danielle Marie, Rim Josephine, Cristian Adrian
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1425 Madison Avenue, Box 1240, New York, NY 10029-6574, and Department of Anesthesiology, The State University of New York Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn, NY 11203-2098, USA.
Clin Geriatr Med. 2006 May;22(2):331-54; ix. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2005.12.005.
The use of the physical modalities in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions has a long and rich history. This article explores the various physical modalities and their indications, precautions, and contraindications, especially in their applied use in pain management. It also highlights the role of the physical modalities as agents for the management of pain in the geriatric population.
