Physical analgesia

Physical analgesia is the application of physical factors for pain management.
In physical analgesia a lot of physical modalities are used: Preformed
modalities (Electric currents; Ultra-sound; Magnetic field; Laser; Deep
Oscillation); Natural modalities (Kryo-factors; Thermo-agents; Hydro- and
balneo-techniques; Physiotherapy techniques; hydro and balneo-physiotherapy;
Peloidotherapy); Reflectory methods (physical modalities in reflectory points
and zones). We propose our own theory for explanation of pathogenetic
mechanisms of action of physical modalities on the nociceptive and neuropathic
pain: Pain management is an important part of rehabilitation algorithms in
clinical practice. We present our own experience and results in patients with
conditions of the nervous and motor systems. The conclusion of our own modest
clinical experience of 30 years is: the capacity of physical modalities to
reduce pain is significant. Physical analgesia has not side consequences and
may be applied in combination with other therapeutic factors. The monograph
will be valuable for all members of the multidisciplinary team, engaged in
pain medicine.

*[XVIIIe]: 18e siècle
*[3e]: Troisième