With straightforward, in-depth coverage of the use of physical agents to improve patient outcomes, Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice, 5th Edition reflects how physical agents and modalities are being discussed in the classroom. This new edition brings the ideal balance of evidence and practical instruction to the learning and practice of physical agents in rehabilitation. Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents includes the mechanisms, clinical effects, and application techniques for thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, electromagnetic radiation, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression. Plus, each chapter includes a scientific rationale and step-by-step instructions in the use of the agent(s), as well as up-to-date research support and new Find the Evidence tables. The new edition is supported with electronic ancillaries including review questions for students, PowerPoints®, and links to all references on Medline.
1. Part I Introduction to Physical Agents - p. viii 2. 1 The Physiology of Physical Agents - p. 1 3. 2 Physical Agents in Clinical Practice - p. 15 4. Part II Pathology and Patient Problems - p. 23 5. 3 Inflammation and Tissue Repair - p. 25 6. 4 Pain and Pain Management - p. 49 7. 5 Tone Abnormalities - p. 73 8. 6 Motion Restrictions - p. 105 9. Part III Thermal Agents - p. 122 10. 7 Introduction to Thermal Agents - p. 123 11. 8 Superficial Cold and Heat - p. 127 12. Cryotherapy - p. 127 13. Thermotherapy - p. 146 14. References - p. 169 15. 9 Ultrasound - p. 172 16. 10 Diathermy - p. 200 17. Part IV Electrical Currents - p. 218 18. 11 Introduction to Electrotherapy - p. 219 19. 12 Electrical Currents for Muscle Contraction - p. 238 20. 13 Electrical Currents for Pain Control - p. 258 21. 14 Electrical Currents for Soft Tissue Healing - p. 271 22. 15 Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback - p. 289 23. Part V Electromagnetic Agents - p. 304 24. 16 Lasers and Light - p. 305 25. 17 Ultraviolet Therapy - p. 327 26. Part VI Mechanical Agents - p. 340 27. 18 Hydrotherapy - p. 341 28. 19 Traction - p. 374 29. 20 Compression - p. 407 30. Appendix - p. 433 31. Index - p. 434
With straightforward, in-depth coverage of the use of physical agents to improve patient outcomes, Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice, 5th Edition reflects how physical agents and modalities are being discussed in the classroom. This new edition brings the ideal balance of evidence and practical instruction to the learning and practice of physical agents in rehabilitation. Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents includes the mechanisms, clinical effects, and application techniques for thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, electromagnetic radiation, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression. Plus, each chapter includes a scientific rationale and step-by-step instructions in the use of the agent(s), as well as up-to-date research support and new Find the Evidence tables. The new edition is supported with electronic ancillaries including review questions for students, PowerPoints®, and links to all references on Medline.
1. Part I Introduction to Physical Agents - p. viii 2. 1 The Physiology of Physical Agents - p. 1 3. 2 Physical Agents in Clinical Practice - p. 15 4. Part II Pathology and Patient Problems - p. 23 5. 3 Inflammation and Tissue Repair - p. 25 6. 4 Pain and Pain Management - p. 49 7. 5 Tone Abnormalities - p. 73 8. 6 Motion Restrictions - p. 105 9. Part III Thermal Agents - p. 122 10. 7 Introduction to Thermal Agents - p. 123 11. 8 Superficial Cold and Heat - p. 127 12. Cryotherapy - p. 127 13. Thermotherapy - p. 146 14. References - p. 169 15. 9 Ultrasound - p. 172 16. 10 Diathermy - p. 200 17. Part IV Electrical Currents - p. 218 18. 11 Introduction to Electrotherapy - p. 219 19. 12 Electrical Currents for Muscle Contraction - p. 238 20. 13 Electrical Currents for Pain Control - p. 258 21. 14 Electrical Currents for Soft Tissue Healing - p. 271 22. 15 Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback - p. 289 23. Part V Electromagnetic Agents - p. 304 24. 16 Lasers and Light - p. 305 25. 17 Ultraviolet Therapy - p. 327 26. Part VI Mechanical Agents - p. 340 27. 18 Hydrotherapy - p. 341 28. 19 Traction - p. 374 29. 20 Compression - p. 407 30. Appendix - p. 433 31. Index - p. 434
