Modalities have become the poor cousin for many outpatient physical therapists. Myself included. We often look down upon that ultrasound or TENS unit because it isn't "evidence-based" or doesn't involve the latest CPR-derived manual technique / exercise. Despite this sentiment shared by many therapists, the use of therapeutic modalities persists in most outpatient centers. This had me wondering: Where is the latest evidence on electrical modalities in physical therapy? In searching for my answer, I stumbled on a very useful website.
Electrotherapy On the Web
This is a website is run by professor and physiotherapist Tim Watson of the University of Hertfordshire in the U.K. The website includes a surprising number of useful links and guidelines for the use of electrotherapeutic modalities. Professor Watson includes a number of easily downloadable resources for the practicing physical therapist. If you utilize electrotherapy in any capacity or are simply wanting to learn more, I strongly suggest a visit.
I don't know how much more I will be using electrotherapy in the clinic, but I can say this website will assist in making better decisions regarding their use. Enjoy!
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