Guest guest Posted September 13, 2006 Report Posted September 13, 2006 Hooper, P. D. & Bougie, J.D. (1997). The use of passive physical modalities for treating children. Topics in Clinical Chiropractic. 4(4):50-58adjunctive therapy for pediatric patients.Diathermy, ultrasound, mech traction, and EMS/TENS are:1. Absolutely contraindicated for children under 62. Relatively contraindicated for children from 6-12Use of caution is recommended for children from 13-17.Factors to consider1. The cognitive and expressive abilities of the patient2. The interpretive and communicative skills of the patient.3. The patients diagnosis 4. Where the modality is applied, concern that damage may occur if ultrasound is applied over growing epiphyses.. R. Swanson DC CCEPParkside Chiropractic2394 31st AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94116(v)415.566.7134(f)415.566.8702 Quote
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