In Physiotherapy and Chiropractic care, therapeutic modalities are a useful piece of the treatment process. Some common modalities which may be used to treat your condition at Northern Chiropractic and Physiotherapy include:
- Shockwave Therapy
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
- LASER Therapy
- Muscle Stimulation
- TENS Therapy
- Cryotherapy (Cold)
- Hyperthermy (Heat)
Each of these modalities have specific properties which work to reduce pain, inflammation, and increase the effectiveness of manual therapy and exercise. Your physiotherapist or chiropractor will discuss with you in detail which modality is being applied and its specific purpose in your care.