Do physical therapy interventions include the use of electricity for surgical purposes?

Physical therapy interventions primarily focus on the assessment and treatment of individuals to improve their mobility, relieve pain, and enhance overall physical function. When discussing the use of electricity in this context, it is critical to distinguish between therapeutic modalities used in physical therapy and procedures typically performed in surgical settings.

The use of electrical modalities in physical therapy is often aimed at rehabilitation and pain management, such as electrical stimulation for muscle re-education or pain relief through TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation). However, surgical applications of electricity, such as electrosurgery or other invasive electrical interventions, fall outside the scope of physical therapy practice. These procedures are strictly reserved for medical professionals performing surgeries and are not considered a standard or acceptable intervention within the realm of physical therapy.

This distinction clarifies why it is accurate to assert that physical therapy interventions do not include the use of electricity for surgical purposes, reinforcing the unique therapeutic role physical therapists play in healthcare.