Learn how to select and apply physical agents to optimize patient outcomes! Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, 6th Edition provides evidence-based guidelines to the effective use of agents such as heat and cold, lasers and light, ultrasound, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression. It makes clinical decision making easier with clear explanations of the scientific theory and physiology underlying each agent, and also describes current research and rationales for treatment recommendations. From physical therapist and educator Michelle H. Cameron and a team of expert contributors, this market-leading reference includes access to the entire text as a fully searchable eBook.
1. Chapter 7: Introduction to Thermal Agents - p. 123 2. Chapter 8: Superficial Cold and Heat - p. 127 3. Chapter 9: Ultrasound - p. 173 4. Chapter 10: Diathermy - p. 204 5. Chapter 11: Introduction toElectrotherapy - p. 225 6. Chapter 12: Electrical Currents for Muscle Contraction - p. 244 7. Chapter 13: Electrical Currents for Pain Control - p. 269 8. Chapter 14: Electrical Currents for Soft Tissue Healing - p. 284 9. Chapter 15: Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback - p. 304 10. Chapter 16: Lasers, Light, and Photobiomodulation - p. 323 11. Chapter 17: Ultraviolet Therapy - p. 348 12. Chapter 18: Shock Wave Therapy - p. 363 13. Chapter 19: Hydrotherapy and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy - p. 380 14. Chapter 20: Traction - p. 414 15. Chapter 21: Compression - p. 448 16. AppendixUnits of Measure - p. 476 17. Index - p. 477
Learn how to select and apply physical agents to optimize patient outcomes! Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, 6th Edition provides evidence-based guidelines to the effective use of agents such as heat and cold, lasers and light, ultrasound, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression. It makes clinical decision making easier with clear explanations of the scientific theory and physiology underlying each agent, and also describes current research and rationales for treatment recommendations. From physical therapist and educator Michelle H. Cameron and a team of expert contributors, this market-leading reference includes access to the entire text as a fully searchable eBook.
1. Chapter 7: Introduction to Thermal Agents - p. 123 2. Chapter 8: Superficial Cold and Heat - p. 127 3. Chapter 9: Ultrasound - p. 173 4. Chapter 10: Diathermy - p. 204 5. Chapter 11: Introduction toElectrotherapy - p. 225 6. Chapter 12: Electrical Currents for Muscle Contraction - p. 244 7. Chapter 13: Electrical Currents for Pain Control - p. 269 8. Chapter 14: Electrical Currents for Soft Tissue Healing - p. 284 9. Chapter 15: Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback - p. 304 10. Chapter 16: Lasers, Light, and Photobiomodulation - p. 323 11. Chapter 17: Ultraviolet Therapy - p. 348 12. Chapter 18: Shock Wave Therapy - p. 363 13. Chapter 19: Hydrotherapy and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy - p. 380 14. Chapter 20: Traction - p. 414 15. Chapter 21: Compression - p. 448 16. AppendixUnits of Measure - p. 476 17. Index - p. 477
