Instruments Used in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Instrument List

Instrument List

Instrument Uses
Heating pads for application of superficial heat
Ice packs for application of cold
Traction devices to apply therapeutic force on affected regions like the neck
Water baths to apply heat or cold superficially
Paraffin wax bath to apply superficial heat
Short-wave diathermy to apply superficial heat
Infrared light to apply superficial heat
Electrotherapy unit to apply heat for muscles.
Stimulator for giving stimulation to superficial skin and hence giving heat to muscles for mobility.

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