Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists
Volume 1, Issue 4 , Pages 106-108, December 2009

The Roles of Physical Therapists in Wound Management: Part IV

  • Luther Kloth, MS, PT, CWS, FAPTA, FACCWS

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    • Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.

Abstract 

Physical therapists are important members of the comprehensive wound management team. In addition to being able to provide standard wound care, they are well prepared to treat wounds with a variety of biophysical agents that introduce electromagnetic, acoustic, and mechanical energies that enhance healing. Physical therapists also address restoration of function that is frequently compromised in patients who suffer from chronically and acutely wounded tissues.

Keywords: Physical therapists, Lower extremity wounds, Biophysical agents, Exercise

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 Conflict of interest: The author reports no conflict of interest.

PII: S1876-4983(09)00124-6

doi:10.1016/j.jcws.2009.10.001

Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists
Volume 1, Issue 4 , Pages 106-108, December 2009

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