Table 10 Guideline recommendations for passive treatments
Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement [9] | |
|---|---|
Cold/heat | Recommended |
Compression/elevation | Recommended |
Massage | Recommended if heat/cold and medications are contraindicated or not effective |
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) | Recommended if heat/cold and medications are contraindicated or not effective |
Acupuncture | Recommended if heat/cold and medications are contraindicated or not effective |