title: Physical modalities in the management of mild to moderate foot pain.
abstract: The use of physical modalities to mediate mild to moderate foot pain is a part of podiatric practice. This article focuses on the primary indications and contraindications related to pain and some components of application. Institutional, ambulatory, and home care considerations are identified and presented. The focus is also clinical and practical, i.e., based upon common foot conditions seen in clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Helfand
mesh_terms: D017679:Cryotherapy; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006875:Hydrotherapy; D059408:Pain Management