title: Some guidelines for the use of physical modalities.
abstract: Physical therapy should be thought of in the same manner as any form of therapy, with its indications, contraindications, and side effects. The clinician should set up priorities in this form of treatment, which will be dictated by the disease or condition to be treated or by the complaints of the patient. Pain is usually a top priority, followed by swelling and biomechanical problems, including contractures.
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D011187:Posture