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  • Physical therapy
  • Neuromodulation
  • Addiction treatment

Background:

  • Physical therapy possesses scientific knowledge to address addiction's physical and psychological issues.
  • Neuromodulation techniques are gaining importance in addiction treatment.
  • Various physical therapy modalities are relevant for addiction management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the efficacy of different neuromodulation techniques in addiction treatment.
  • To present other physical therapy methods applicable to addiction.

Main Methods:

  • Review of neuromodulation techniques: transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) [transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS)], near-infrared light therapy, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), and deep brain stimulation.
  • Presentation of other physical therapy methods: biofeedback, physical activity, and acupuncture.

Main Results:

  • Neuromodulation techniques like tDCS, rTMS, and deep brain stimulation show potential in addiction treatment.
  • tES methods (tDCS, tACS, tRNS) are increasingly important.
  • Biofeedback, physical activity, and acupuncture are also presented as relevant physical therapy interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Physical therapy offers a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to addiction.
  • Neuromodulation techniques represent a significant advancement in addiction treatment.
  • A combination of physical therapy methods may be beneficial for managing addiction.