Adjunct therapeutic modalities such as ice and biofeedback should not be used in conjunction with a stretching program.

Adjunct therapeutic modalities such as ice and biofeedback should not be used in conjunction with a stretching program.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It depends on modality
• D. Never used with stretching

Answer: (B)

Adjunct modalities can be used alongside a stretching program when clinically appropriate. Ice can help reduce pain and muscle guarding, making it safer and more tolerable to perform stretching, especially early in rehab. Biofeedback guides the patient to relax or activate the target muscle correctly during a stretch, improving technique and effectiveness. Timing and individual factors matter, but there’s no blanket rule that these modalities must not be used with stretching. So the statement is not correct.

Adjunct modalities can be used alongside a stretching program when clinically appropriate. Ice can help reduce pain and muscle guarding, making it safer and more tolerable to perform stretching, especially early in rehab. Biofeedback guides the patient to relax or activate the target muscle correctly during a stretch, improving technique and effectiveness. Timing and individual factors matter, but there’s no blanket rule that these modalities must not be used with stretching. So the statement is not correct.