Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________
Therapeutic MODALITIES
Ice Pack 20 minutes
Ice Massage 10-15 minutes
Cold Water Compression 15-20 minutes
Ice Bath 10 minutes
Hydrocollator Pack 10-20 minutes
Hydrotherapy Whirlpool 10-20 minutes
Contrast Therapy 4 min HOT; 1 min COLD; 20 min Total
Ultrasound 5-10 minutes
Electrical Stimulation 12-20 minutes
DIRECTIONS: Select the appropriate modalities from the list above and treatment times
to manage the below injuries.
1. Grade 1 Ankle Sprain that occured 30 minutes ago.
Modality: _________________________________________________________
Treatment Time: ___________________________________________________
2. Grade 2 Ankle Sprain that occurred 2 weeks ago and the athlete is coming in for
therapy.
Modality: _________________________________________________________
Treatment Time: ___________________________________________________
3. Acute Achilles Tendonitis that the athlete is coming in for treatment post-practice.
Modality: _________________________________________________________
Treatment Time: ___________________________________________________
Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________
4. Chronic Achilles Tendonitis – Athlete is going to practice and needs treatment
beforehand.
Modality: _________________________________________________________
Treatment Time: ___________________________________________________
5. Semi-Acute Hip Bursitis that started last week and the athlete needs treatment
before practice.
Modality: _________________________________________________________
Treatment Time: ___________________________________________________
6. Thigh Contusion that occurred 2 weeks ago and the athlete is going to practice
today.
Modality: _________________________________________________________
Treatment Time: ___________________________________________________
7. Grade 3 Ankle Sprain that occured 4-5 days ago.
Modality: _________________________________________________________
Treatment Time: ___________________________________________________
8. Chronic Patellar Tendonitis and the athlete is going to practice and needs
treatment.
Modality: _________________________________________________________
Treatment Time: ___________________________________________________
9. Acute Calf Strain that occured during practice.
Modality: _________________________________________________________
Treatment Time: ___________________________________________________
10. Chronic Patellar Tendonitis and the athlete is finishing practice and needs
treatment.
Modality: _________________________________________________________
Treatment Time: ___________________________________________________
11.What should the temperature of an ice bath be? __________________________
12.What should the temperature of the tubs be in contract therapy?
Hot: _________________________
Cold: ________________________
Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________
13. What are the four sensations that your athlete can expect to feel when using an
ice bath and at what times do they occur?
Sensation: _____________________ Minutes: _____________________
Sensation: _____________________ Minutes: _____________________
Sensation: _____________________ Minutes: _____________________
Sensation: _____________________ Minutes: _____________________
14.What is a coupling agent and when would you use it?
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15.When is it contraindicated to use electrical stimulation?
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