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## [Decreasing Pain and Improving Functional Mobility After a Fall Using Subthermal Diathermy and Exercise](https://blog.acplus.com/decreasing-pain-and-improving-functional-mobility-after-a-fall-using-subthermal-diathermy-and-exercise)

 Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Dec 27, 2018 4:03:01 PM

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**Patient Information:** Male, Age 72

**Diagnosis:** Spinal Stenosis / Muscle Weakness / Low Back Pain

**History:** This gentleman went to the emergency room (ER) due to increased pain from spinal stenosis. He received pain medication and was sent home. He fell and returned to the ER and was referred to a skilled nursing facility due to his inability to bear weight on his right leg, walk, or return home. Previously he lived independently in a single story home with three steps at the entry.

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 Topics: [Fall Prevention & Balance](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/fall-prevention-balance), [Pain Management](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/pain-management), [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story)

## [Biophysical Agent Options to Reduce Edema In Subacute Rehab](https://blog.acplus.com/physical-agent-modality-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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 Topics: [Pain Management](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/pain-management), [Clinical Tip](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/clinical-tip), [Orthopedic](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/orthopedic)

## [Shoulder Rehabilitation Using Isometrics and Biophysical Agents](https://blog.acplus.com/shoulder-rehabilitation-using-isometrics-and-biophysical-agents)

 Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Dec 16, 2018 11:32:06 PM

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Shoulder range of motion, strength, and function are vital to self-care and everyday activities such as dressing, bathing, lifting and carrying items, and putting away groceries. With advanced age individuals may experience a variety of shoulder impairments including arthritis, rotator cuff tears, impingement, and fractures. These issues can result in pain, decreased motion, impaired strength, and reduced function.

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 Topics: [Pain Management](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/pain-management), [Clinical Tip](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/clinical-tip), [Orthopedic](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/orthopedic)

## [Traditional Interferential Current (IFC) or Premodulated (PREMOD) IFC for Pain Relief](https://blog.acplus.com/traditional-interferential-current-ifc-orpremodulated-premod-ifc-for-pain-relief)

 Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Dec 8, 2018 12:14:35 PM

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IFC has been shown to be effective for treating multiple types of pain in locations throughout the body.1,2 Both traditional IFC and PREMOD IFC can be done at sensory and motor levels. Sensory settings provide segmental pain relief that is fast-acting and lasts for several hours. Motor stimulation tends to be slower-acting, but may relieve pain for up to 8 hours via segmental and systemic pain modulation. Available options in the OmniStim® Pro and OmniVersa® electrical stimulation devices include:

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 Topics: [Pain Management](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/pain-management), [Clinical Tip](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/clinical-tip)

## [Decreasing Pain and Improving Function with Subthermal Diathermy and Exercise](https://blog.acplus.com/decreasing-pain-and-improving-function-with-subthermal-diathermy-and-exercise)

 Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Dec 7, 2018 10:59:49 PM

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**Patient Information:** Female, Age 82

**Diagnosis:** Right Hip Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) / Right Hip Pain / Falls

**History:** This woman was referred to a skilled nursing facility for rehabilitation services after hospitalization due to a fall which resulted in a hip fracture requiring surgery. Prior to her fall she lived independently at home.

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 Topics: [Fall Prevention & Balance](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/fall-prevention-balance), [Pain Management](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/pain-management), [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story)

## [Application of Biophysical Agents Over Acupoints for the Treatment of Pain](https://blog.acplus.com/application-of-biophysical-agents-over-acupoints-for-the-treatment-of-pain)

 Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Oct 22, 2018 7:47:05 PM

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Acupuncture has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Over the past few decades, the practice of acupuncture has been accepted in the United States for the treatment of various conditions, including pain management. Traditional acupuncture treatment involves inserting needles at various well-defined points known as “acupoints”. In contrast to needles, research demonstrates that the stimulation of acupoints with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and therapeutic ultrasound also reduces pain1, 2.  

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 Topics: [Pain Management](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/pain-management), [Clinical Tip](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/clinical-tip)

## [Improving Safety and Pain-free Functional Mobility After a Fall with Electrical Stimulation and Exercise](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-safety-and-pain-free-functional-mobility-after-a-fall-with-electrical-stimulation-and-exercise)

 Posted by [ACP](https://blog.acplus.com/author/acp) on Oct 2, 2018 4:00:33 PM

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**Patient Information:** Female, Age 85

**Diagnosis:** Falls / Back Pain

**History:** This woman, a long-term skilled nursing facility resident, was referred to therapy by the  
nursing staff due to a recent fall in her room, decreased safety awareness, unsafe transfers,  
and increased pain in her back and legs. Prior to the fall this woman required supervision to safely get in and out of bed and maximal assistance to walk.

[Read More](https://blog.acplus.com/improving-safety-and-pain-free-functional-mobility-after-a-fall-with-electrical-stimulation-and-exercise)

 Topics: [Fall Prevention & Balance](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/fall-prevention-balance), [Pain Management](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/pain-management), [Patient Success Story](https://blog.acplus.com/tag/patient-success-story)

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