Manual for Physical Agents

Name: Manual for Physical Agents
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ISBN: 9780838561287

ISBN-10: 0838561284

ISBN-13: 9780838561287

Edition: 5th 2000 (Revised)

Authors: Karen W. Hayes

List price: $74.20

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For introductory courses in Physical Agents or Thermotherapy, Electrotherapy, and Physical Modalities in departments of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assisting. This text guides students through application techniques for the various physical agents. Beginning with brief general comments regarding the use of electromedical equipment, it presents a brief summary of the physics of production and physiological effects of each agent along with step-by-step instructions and illustrations on how to use equipment. All instructions are generic enough to apply to a wide variety of equipment currently available. Conveniently spiral-bound for ease of use, it is a perfect compliment to any…

Book details

List price: $74.20
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 7/29/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 214
Size: 8.75" wide x 10.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English




Guidelines for the Use of Electromedical Equipment



Superficial Heat



Hydrotherapy



Shortwave Diathermy



Ultrasound



Cryotherapy



Ultraviolet Radiation



Intermittent Compression Pump



Mechanical Spinal Traction



Electrical Stimulation



Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation



Interferential Stimulation



Iontophoresis



High-Voltage Pulsed Current



Electrophysiologic Evaluation



Electromyographic Biofeedback



Electromagnetic Spectrum



Laws Governing Dosage of Electromagnetic Radiation



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