Therapeutic Modalities in Marrickville
At Kinesis Physiotherapy & Wellness Clinic, selected therapeutic modalities may be used as part of a broader physiotherapy treatment plan where clinically appropriate. These treatments may be used alongside assessment, education, hands-on therapy and exercise rehabilitation to support pain management, movement, recovery and function.
What Are Therapeutic Modalities?
Therapeutic modalities are treatment tools or technologies that may be used to support physiotherapy care. Depending on your presentation, your physiotherapist may use options such as shockwave therapy, laser therapy, electrotherapy, therapeutic ultrasound, cupping therapy, cold and compression therapy, or intermittent positive pressure therapy.
Modalities Available at Kinesis
Shockwave Therapy
Focused and radial shockwave therapy may be used for selected tendon and musculoskeletal presentations where clinically appropriate.
Therapeutic ultrasound may be used in selected presentations as part of a broader physiotherapy treatment plan.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Laser Therapy
High-power and low-power laser therapy may be used as part of a broader physiotherapy plan for selected pain, injury and recovery presentations.
Cupping therapy may be used alongside soft tissue techniques to assist with muscle tension, soft tissue symptoms and treatment comfort where appropriate.
Cupping Therapy
Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy, including interferential therapy, may be used to support pain management and comfort as part of physiotherapy care.
Pneumatic compression therapy may be used where clinically appropriate to support circulation, comfort, swelling management or recovery goal.
