A physical therapist assistant prepares to apply a hot pack…

A physical therapist assistant prepares to apply a hot pack to the low back of a patient diagnosed with degenerative disk disease. When inspecting the patient’s skin the PTA identifies several blisters on the patient’s right side. The patient indicated they were cause by heat from a hot pack applied during the previous treatment session. The patient indicates he was hesitant to tell the PTA that the heat was too intense. The MOST appropriate action is to to:

A PTA is treating a patient who is status post a TKR (total…

A PTA is treating a patient who is status post a TKR (total knee replacement) 2 days ago. The patient presents with general pain and swelling around the knee. The PT’s goals include decreasing the patient’s pain and swelling. Considering the goals set, which of the following modalities would be most appropriate for this patient?