a. Hot Pack, Hydrocollator, Infra-red Treatments and Whirlpool baths

In particular cases, the skills, knowledge and judgment of a qualified physical therapist might be required in the giving of such treatments or baths, e.g., where the patient's condition is complicated by circulatory deficiency, areas of desensitization, open wounds, or other complications. Also, if such treatments are given as a prerequisite to a skilled physical therapy procedure, they are considered part of the physical therapy service.