A patient presents 2 days post-injury to the medial collater…

A patient presents 2 days post-injury to the medial collateral ligament.  The patient has a small amount of edema at the joint line with a slight increase in skin temperature.  Based on the initial presentation of the patient, the PTA expects the following healing response:

A patient has an open abrasion on the palm of the right hand…

A patient has an open abrasion on the palm of the right hand.  The patient has chronic pain of the right wrist with limited ROM. Goal: decrease pain & increase ROMPlan of Care:  heat to the right wrist and therapeutic exerciseWhich of the following would be the MOST THERAPEUTIC application of heat for this patient?