#DPTSTUDENT CHAT TOPIC FOR SEPTEMBER 4, 2013: DO MODALITIES ADD VALUE TO PT?

Modalities is a topic in physical therapy that tends to be controversial. There is research saying that certain modalities (ultrasound especially) really do not have any scientific leverage. Other modalities (dry needling for example) have more support behind them. Do you think modalities help add value to PT or is it a waste of time for us and the patient? Do you learn modalities in school? If so, what do you learn?

Let’s talk about it Wednesday, September 4, at 9pm EST!