Table 3 Indications for use of modalities
| Â | Pain relief | Retrain or strengthen muscle | Enhance tissue healing | Alter tissue prior to MT | Do not use/outside scope of practice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TENS | 71% | 3% | 5% | 7% | 26% |
EMG biofeedback | 2% | 28% | 1% | 1% | 66% |
Short wave diathermy | 5% | 0% | 4% | 5% | 83% |
Muscle stimulation | 16% | 42% | 11% | 15% | 45% |
Heat or cold application | 90% | 1% | 34% | 42% | 1% |
Laser therapy | 12% | 1% | 28% | 3% | 65% |
Ultrasound | 25% | 1% | 40% | 18% | 45% |
Shock wave | 1% | 1% | 8% | 1% | 86% |
Traditional acupuncture | 37% | 5% | 18% | 12% | 55% |
Dry needling | 34% | 4% | 15% | 21% | 55% |