title: Physical therapy: its use in podiatry.
abstract: This paper presents a review of the literature of various modes of physical therapy available to the podiatrist. Included are superficial and deep heating agents, applications of cold, and massage. Their methods of application, physiological responses, indications, and contraindications are discussed.
mesh_terms: D017679:Cryotherapy; D003972:Diathermy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D018409:Foot Injuries; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000009:adverse effects