 Physical Therapy Modalities
"Physical Therapy Modalities" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Therapeutic modalities frequently used in PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTY by PHYSICAL THERAPISTS or physiotherapists to promote, maintain, or restore the physical and physiological well-being of an individual.
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D026741
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.779 E02.831.535
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| Concept/Terms |
Physical Therapy Modalities- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Modalities, Physical Therapy
- Modality, Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy Modality
- Physical Therapy Techniques
- Physical Therapy Technique
- Techniques, Physical Therapy
- Physiotherapy (Techniques)
- Physiotherapies (Techniques)
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| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 1999 | 0 | 2 | 2 | | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 5 | | 2005 | 2 | 2 | 4 | | 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2008 | 3 | 3 | 6 | | 2009 | 2 | 3 | 5 | | 2010 | 0 | 5 | 5 | | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 6 | | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 7 | | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 5 | | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 14 | | 2015 | 13 | 6 | 19 | | 2016 | 7 | 9 | 16 | | 2017 | 9 | 8 | 17 | | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 13 | | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 15 | | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 10 | | 2021 | 3 | 4 | 7 | | 2022 | 3 | 9 | 12 | | 2023 | 1 | 11 | 12 | | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 9 | | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 9 | | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Physical Therapy Modalities" by people in Profiles.
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Selhorst M, Sweeney E, Martin LC, Yang J, Benedict J, Brna M, Fischer AN. Immediate physical therapy is beneficial for adolescent athletes with active lumbar spondylolysis: a multicentre randomised trial. Br J Sports Med. 2026 Jan 19; 60(2):125-132.
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Tyrell CM, Judd D, Riley N, Hedman LD, Kleinschmidt L, Doyle L, Lambert M, Quinn L. Movement Analysis of Tasks: An Update From the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy's Taskforce. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2026 Apr 01; 50(2):96-107.
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Hedman LD, Gill-Body KM, Plummer L, Wolf L, Doyle L, Kleinschmidt L. Ongoing Revision of Balance Dysfunction Diagnoses: Pilot Survey of Clinical Physical Therapists. J Neurol Phys Ther. 2026 Apr 01; 50(2):108-118.
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Hall JB, Hedgecock JB, Rubsam M, Chole D, Greve K. Physical Therapists' Perceptions of Implementing and Sustaining Pediatric Intensive Therapy Programs: A Survey Study. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2025 Oct 01; 37(4):408-416.
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Greve K, Chole D, Rubsam M, Hedgecock JB, Li Y, Zhang N, Hall JB. Variation in Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice in the United States: Results From a National Survey. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2025 Oct 01; 37(4):418-428.
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Allen KD, Webb S, Coffman CJ, Anderson L, Cummin G, Drake C, Tucker M, Webster A, Sperber N, Zullig LL, Hughes JM, Ballengee LA, Abbate LM, Hoenig H, Fullenkamp N, Van Houtven CH, Hastings SN. Implementation of Group Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Oct 01; 8(10):e2535038.
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Churchill L, Graber J, Mealer M, Thigpen CA, Matlock DD, Bade MJ, Stevens-Lapsley JE. Patient and Clinician Perceptions of a "People-Like-Me" Tool for Personalized Rehabilitation After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Qualitative Interview Study. Phys Ther. 2025 May 03; 105(5).
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Cobb LP, Shane KA, McGee PN, Nesbit C, Brennan E, Moore J, Girolami GL, Dannemiller L, Donaldson C, Boynewics K, Carey H, Chase KM, Hall A, Jones M, O'Shea RK, Zipp GP. Movement System Diagnosis: A Consensus-Based Position for Pediatric Movement Specialists. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2025 Apr 01; 37(2):257-264.
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Graber J, Hinrichs-Kinney LA, Churchill L, Matlock DD, Kittelson A, Lutz A, Bade M, Stevens-Lapsley J. Implementation of a "People-Like-Me" Tool for Personalized Rehabilitation After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study. J Eval Clin Pract. 2025 02; 31(1):e70028.
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Weikel K, Watkins E, Orlando M. Female chronic pelvic pain: From trauma-informed assessment to evidence-based treatment. JAAPA. 2026 Feb 01; 39(2):18-24.
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