modality - a method of therapy that involves physical or electrical therapeutic treatment. rehabilitation - the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises.
Alkaline AA batteries are rated 1.5 volts, while NiMH AA batteries are rated at 1.2 volts. NiMH generally refers to a battery being rechargeable and to the materials from which the battery is constructed.
Three 12 volt 100 amp hour batteries connected in a series string (positive to negative, positive to negative, positive to negative) would make a 36 volt 100 ah battery pack. This can be charged across the pack with a 36 volt output charger of the appropriate amp output.