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title: Biophysical Agent Options to Reduce Edema In Subacute Rehab
description: Physical Agent Modality Options to Reduce Edema In Subacute Rehab
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# Biophysical Agent Options to Reduce Edema In Subacute Rehab

Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Dec 19, 2018 12:58:11 AM

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If post-surgical or post-traumatic edema is present, a primary therapy goal is to reduce it. Edema increases pain, decreases muscle force output in the affected limb, and retards tissue healing. Below are four ways to address edema by increasing local circulation with physical agent modalities.

 

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