Professional Documents
Culture Documents
March LL,2013
STATE UNIVE,RSITY-
(989) 9644000 . From Midland: 695-5325 7400 Bay Road . University Center, lVll 48710 " USA www.svsu.edu
To Whom
lt May Concern:
Estee Woods has successfully completed 21 hours of in-class training relative to theory and application
of various physical agent modalities. ln addition, the student has had many additional hours of out-ofclass
study. Estee has demonstrated entry level competency and technical proficiency with understanding and application of these agents. Estee has successfully completed written and practical
clinical examinations.
The physicalagent modalities included the following:
1)
2)
Superficial heat agents to include hydrotherapy, therapeutic ultrasound, moist heat, fluidotherapy, paraffin and the use ofcontrast baths. Cryotherapy to include the use of cold packs, compression units and ice massage. Electrotherapy to include transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and iontophoresis.
Tissue healing measures to include non-thermal ultrasound, phonophoresis, and
3)
4)
iontophoresis.
5)
Should you have any questions relative to Estee Wood's preparation with physicalagent modalities, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,
N^;; g
Donald Earley, OTD, MA.
Associate Professor Chair and Program Director, Occupational Therapy Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services Saginaw Valley State University
Ml 48710
i'\