Physiological Therapeutic Modalities: Nervous System Target Sites

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Physiological Therapeutic Modalities: Nervous System Target Sites


Modality

Superfical Heat

Cryotherapy

Axial Traction

Massage

Intersegmental Traction

Low Frequency (1-1000 Hz)

Low Volt
High Volt

Medium Frequency

T.E.N.S.

Acupuncture ---------------------------------------------------------------

Decreased Response From Peripheral Structures

Minimal Increased Threshold of Cutaneous Receptors

Through Spindle Cell Relaxation

Decreases in Motor and Sensory Nerve Conduction Velocity

Analgesia Via Decreases in Muscle Afferent Activity

Minimal Through Muscle Stretch

Through Attenuation of Muscle Stretch Reflexes by Mechanical Massage and Trigger Point Deactivation

Through Attenuation of Muscle Stretch Reflexes by Mechanical Massage and Trigger Point Deactivation

Indirect Through Motor Fatigue
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Indirect Through Motor Fatigue

Minimal

Minimal --------------------------------------------------

Presynaptic Inhibition

Minimal

Minimal

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes
Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes


Enkephalin Mediated Pain Control

Minimal

Minimal

No

Minimal

Minimal

Yes
Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

May 1991
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