Guest Editorial The International Society of Electrophysical Agents: transcending professional and national boundaries

Cheng, Goh Ah; Koth, Luther; Robertson, Val J.; Baxter, David

doi:10.1179/174328808x373961

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“…The least used modality was ultrasound. The results regarding the use of modality to the present study are similar except that paraffin wax is not much used 9,10 .…”

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confidence: 78%

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Clinical Decision Making of Electrophysiological Agents by Physical Therapists

Huda¹,

Khalid²,

Ishriaq³

et al. 2023

PJMHS

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Background: Therapeutic modalities play a major role in rehabilitation and assist other therapeutic treatments, such as physical exercise and manual therapy. Aim: To assess the factors that affect the clinical decision making of electrophysiological agents by physical therapists. Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Methodology: Sample was taken through non- probability sampling technique. Sample size was calculated through Census method. Data was collected through online survey and questionnaires that were randomly distributed to all clinical physical therapists. Data was evaluated by using SPSS vr 24. Quantitative variables are represented in the form of frequencies %age. Results: 31(54%) of PTs reported Research evidence as a strong factor, 30(52%) reported availability of equipment and 40(70%) of PTs reported past clinical experience as a strong factor that influence the decision of usage of electrophysiological agents. The most frequently available agents were ultrasound (96%), hot pack (98%), cold pack (96%) and TENS (98%). Practical Implication: This study has determined the influence of various factors that affect the clinical decision-making abilities of clinical physical therapists working in Pakistan. Conclusion: It was concluded that making a decision while using EPAs was a complex phenomenon. All the factors must be considered when using EPA as treatment modality. Furthermore, there must be a regular check-up regarding the availability and up-dated version of EPAs by health policy makers in all clinical settings. Keywords: Electrophysiological Agents, Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation.

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“…The least used modality was ultrasound. The results regarding the use of modality to the present study are similar except that paraffin wax is not much used 9,10 .…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 78%

“…These EPAs were consistent with usage findings from past research and some previous international studies except for infrared lamp that was not commonly available and used in past. EPA that least available was vapocoolant sprays 8,10 .…”

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confidence: 99%

Clinical Decision Making of Electrophysiological Agents by Physical Therapists

Huda¹,

Khalid²,

Ishriaq³

et al. 2023

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“…Together with manual and exercise therapy, electrophysical agents (EPA) is one of the main treatment approaches in physical therapy 1,2) . Depending on where it is being taught and practiced, EPA is also commonly referred to as therapeutic modalities 3) , physical modalities 4) , biophysical agents 5) , electrophysical therapy 6) and electrotherapy 7) , among others.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Goh et al 2) commented in an editorial that "many of these problems cannot be dealt with by individual physiotherapists, schools or even by national associations" (p 375). To address these issues, the International Society for Electrophysical Agents in Physical Therapy (ISEAPT) defines EPA as "the use of electrophysical and biophysical energies for the purposes of evaluation, treatment and prevention of impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.…”

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Changes in availability and usage of electrophysical agents by physical therapists: a 5 year longitudinal follow-up study

Abe

2021

J Phys Ther Sci

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Key concepts with electrophysical agents

Watson

2010

Physical Therapy Reviews

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Full text of this article is not available in the UHRAElectrotherapy and electrophysical agents are considered synonymous terms by some therapists, but strictly speaking, electrotherapy should properly be reserved for the specific application of electrical energy to the tissues. Electrophysical agents include other energy forms such as sound, light, thermal, and mechanical energies, and is therefore a broader and more acceptable term which reflects current clinical practice. The application of energy to the tissues will bring about both physiological and therapeutic effects

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Guest Editorial The International Society of Electrophysical Agents: transcending professional and national boundaries

Cited by 4 publications

References 9 publications

Clinical Decision Making of Electrophysiological Agents by Physical Therapists

Clinical Decision Making of Electrophysiological Agents by Physical Therapists

Changes in availability and usage of electrophysical agents by physical therapists: a 5 year longitudinal follow-up study

Key concepts with electrophysical agents

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