RT Book, Section A1 Nolan, Thomas P. A2 Bellew, James W. A2 Nolan, Thomas P. SR Print(0) ID 1187663017 T1 Alternative Modalities for Pain and Tissue Healing T2 Michlovitz’s Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention, 7e YR 2022 FD 2022 PB F. A. Davis Company PP New York, NY SN 9781719641999 LK fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1187663017 RD 2024/03/29 AB We have chosen to operationally define alternative modalities as “technologies that have become popularized for treatment of conditions involving chronic pain and delayed tissue healing.” There are a number of thoughts about why these techniques may be of interest to the therapist and patient. Our patients want to get better. We want our patients to get better. For a variety of reasons, previous interventions may have been unsuccessful—thus, the search for another option. In many cases of chronic pain and delayed tissue healing, attempts may be made to maximize recovery of function at any cost. In this chapter, we discuss the use of magnet therapy, monochromatic infrared therapy (MIRE), hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), and radial pressure wave therapy. The popularity of these interventions may not parallel their published effectiveness. Magnet therapy, MIRE, HBOT, and radial pressure wave therapy are within the scope of practice of nonphysician practitioners; ESWT is used by physicians and surgeons.