Alterations in anatomical, physiological, or psychological structures or functions as the result of an underlying pathology is known as:

Which of the following occurs when leukocytes line the walls of blood vessels during inflammation and tissue repair?

During this stage of healing, the goals of treatment are to prevent or decrease joint stiffness, control pain, increase circulation, and promote progression to the proliferation stage.

Which structure is not likely to heal on its own?

This type of pain generates pain from an internal organ or from another musculoskeletal area.

Which is NOT considered a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug?

These types of physical agents apply force to increase or decrease pressure on the body.

Physical agents can temporarily modify muscle tone.

Another term for red blood cels is:

When searching for evidence of the effectiveness of a physical agent on a particular condition or patient population, what type of study is the gold standard of evidence-based practice (EBP) and should be researched for first?