| A | B |
| modality | method of machine for therapy |
| palpation | examination by touch |
| indicate | to advise a pictular treatment |
| contraindication | to warn against a particular treatment |
| local | particular to a certain area |
| cryotherapy | treatment by the use of cold |
| cryokinetics | treatment by the use of cold and exercise |
| therapy | treatment of an injury |
| hydrotherapy | water treatment |
| whirlpool | using water treatment to increase or decrease the healing procedure |
| hydrocollector | moist heat packs |
| massage | the act of rubbing or knobbing the body |
| analgesic | counter irratant |
| thermotherapy | using heat packs |
| diatherym | use of electrical currents by muscle spasm |
| ultrasound | the use of sound waves to produce heat in the tissue |
| electrical stimulation | the use of electrical current to increase invisable heat rays at the end of the electrical magnetic spectrum |
| traction | act of pulling |
| ultraviolet | invisable light rays accountable with sunburn |
| traction | act of pulling |