Much as electrotherapy has been a component of physiotherapy practice since the early days, its delivery has changed remarkably and continues to do so. The most popular modalities used these days are in many respects quite dissimilar to those of 60 or more years ago though of course they are based on the same principles. Modern electrotherapy practice needs to be evidence based and used appropriately. Used at the right place, at the right time for the right reason, it has a phenomenal capacity to be effective. Used unwisely, it will either do no good at all or possibly make matters worse – as would be true for any other therapy.

The skill of the practitioner using electrotherapy is to make the appropriate clinical decision as to which modality to use and when, and to use the best available evidence when making that decision.

Physical therapists are trained in the therapeutic application of various basic physical agents that we call modalities.

These agents are

• thermal [heat and cold],
• electrical,
• sound,
• light
• and mechanical. 
• Learning outcomes
• This course tends to explore fundamental skills in application of electromodalities and knowledge of indications, contraindications and physiological principles needed for appropriate patient care. It includes topics such as electric stimulation, T.E.N.S. Iontophoresis, ultrasound /Phonophoresis, diathermy and electro diagnostic testing etc.

Recommended Text Books:

1. Clayton’s Electrotherapy and Actinotherapy, 10th edition by PM Scott
2. Electrotherapy: Evidence based Practice, 11th edition by Shelia Kitchen
3. Michelle H Cameron’s Physical Agent in Rehabilitation: From research to Practice
4. Clayton’s Electrotherapy and actinotherapy by: PM Scott    

Assessment schedule:

3 tests & one send-up written examination including objective & subjective (SEQs, LEQs) type questions
Internal Assessment (based on class tests, class performance and attendance): 10 Marks
Written: 90 Marks

Time table

Wednesday --12:10pm  to  12:50pm(group A)

                      12:50pm  to 1:30pm (group B)

Thursday--12:10pm  to  12:50pm(group A)

                      12:50pm  to 1:30pm (group B)

Friday--12:10pm  to  12:50pm(group A)

                      12:50pm  to 1:30pm (group B)