Sample Searches for Assignment 1
IMPORTANT: You need ORIGINAL RESEARCH articles with a METHODS section! If you are using CINAHL,limit your search (SEARCH OPTIONS under the search boxes) to "RESEARCH" under "PUBLICATION TYPE."
Communication
Searching: CINAHL Plus with Full Text Choose Databases
Assignment 3: Use of a therapeutic modality as an intervention for a specific type of injury
Research Question: The Effectiveness of electrotherapy on tendinitis
Injury Process
Injury Response Cycle
Primary injury
Secondary Injury
1. Acute Inflammatory Response
2. Proliferation Phase
3. Maturation Phase
Strength training
Terms from WEB MD: Sort Injuries A to Z
A successful search in the databases rests on what keywords you use. As you go about your research, pay attention to terminology. Keep a log of terms you use. These terms are just suggestions if you get stuck and are not comprehensive. Start with notes from your course and terms listed in your textbooks. This is a trial & error process! 
Cold & Superficial Heating
Ice Bags
Cold Packs
Cold Compression Therapy
Ice Massage
Ice Immersion
Cryostretch
Whirlpools
Heat Packs
Paraffin Bath
Fluidotherapy
Deep Heating
Ultrasound
Ultrasonic Energy
Phonophoresis
Shortwave Diathermy
Electrical Stimulation
Body Circuit
Clinical Electric Stimulation
Electrotherapy
High-voltage Pulsed Stimulation
Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
inferential Stimulation
Iontophoresis
Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation
Mechanical & Light Modalities
Intermittent Compression
Continuous Passive Motion
Cervical & Lumbar Traction
Spine Traction
Therapeutic Massage
Massage Strokes
Neuromuscular Techniques
Myofacial Release
Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization
Electromyographic Feedback
Biophysical Process
Low Level Laser Therapy
Terms from: Therapeutic Modalities by Chad Starkey
Communication Styles
Miscommunication
Therapist/ Patient Communication
Effective communication
Patient Anxiety
Patient Fear
Therapist/ Patient Relationship
Verbal Skills
Feedback
Asking Questions/ Questioning
Clarifying
Active listening
Non- Verbal Communication
Managing conflict
Electronic Communication
Rapport
Empathy
Support
Explanations
Cultural Competence
Trust
Effective CommunicationPatient/ Client
Patient Satisfaction
Patient Frustration
From: Making a Connection by the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia
