Physical therapy uses various physical stimuli, whether natural or produced by special devices. For physical treatments include: electrotherapy (currents of different frequencies, including electroacupuncture), magnetotherapy, sound therapy (ultrasound, shock wave therapy), phototherapy (eg. Laser, UV radiation, chromotherapy), thermotherapy (eg. IR radiation, cryotherapy, paraffin, sauna), hydrotherapy (eg. mineral baths, showers), aerosoltherapy.
Based on: Straburzyńska-Lupa A., G. Straburzyński, “Physiotherapy”, 3rd ed, PZWL, Warsaw 2007, p.5.
Ultrasound.
Laser therapy.
Magnetotherapy.
Electrotherapy.
