Physical Agents, Modalities, and Wound Care

Module 1: Course Objectives & Financial Disclosures

Learning objectives and Texas state board requirements for Physical Agents, Modalities, and Wound Care

Module 2: Principles of Biophysics — Heat Transfer, Electrical Stimulation, and Sound Waves

Module 3: Superficial Heat Agents — Hot Packs, Paraffin, Fluidotherapy

Module 4: Cryotherapy — Physiological Effects, Indications, Application Techniques

Module 5: Ultrasound — Thermal and Non-Thermal Effects, Parameters, Clinical Applications

Module 6: Electrical Stimulation — TENS, NMES, IFC, Russian Current, FES

Module 7: Iontophoresis and Phonophoresis — Drug Delivery via Physical Agents

Module 8: Mechanical Traction — Cervical and Lumbar Indications, Parameters, Contraindications

Module 9: Laser and Light Therapy — Low-Level Laser, Infrared, UV Applications

Module 10: Wound Care Fundamentals — Wound Assessment, Staging, and Healing Phases

Module 11: Wound Care Interventions — Debridement, Dressing Selection, Electrical Stimulation

Module 12: Specialized Wound Management — Lymphedema, Diabetic Ulcers, Pressure Injuries

Module 13: Contraindications, Precautions, and Safety Standards for Physical Agents

Module 14: References

Evidence-based references and clinical resources