How is Physical Therapy Used to Treat Pain?
A therapist may focus on decreasing pain with either passive or active procedures.
Examples of passive therapy include:
- Heat/Cold Packs
- Ultra Sound
- Electrical Stimulation
- Traction
- Iontophoresis
- TENS Units
- Specific supportive equipment
Examples of active physical therapy include:
- Stretching exercises
- Strengthening exercises
- Pilates
- Pain relief repositioning
- Progressive aerobic conditioning
