Manual for Physical Agents

Name: Manual for Physical Agents
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ISBN: 9780136072157

ISBN-10: 0136072151

ISBN-13: 9780136072157

Edition: 6th 2012 (Revised)

Authors: Karen Hayes, Kathy Hall

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This text is a core education resource for modern physical therapists, therapist assistants, and athletic trainers. It integrates concise summaries of the theoretical background and available evidence for each technique and features step-by-step instructions presented generically, without brand names.

Book details

List price: $132.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Pearson Higher Education & Professional Group
Publication date: 1/5/2011
Binding: Comb Bound
Pages: 240
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.80" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.254
Language: English

Kathy Hall is Professor of Education and Head of the School of Education at University College Cork, Ireland.




Physical Agents



Cryotherapy


Ice Pack


Commercial Cold Pack


Ice Massage


Cold Baths (Immersion)


Vapocoolant Spray


Controlled Cold Compression Unit



Thermotherapy


Dry Heat Therapy (Fluidotherapy)


Hot Pack


Air-Activated Heat Wrap


Paraffin Bath



Hydrotherapy


Whirlpool


Contrast Baths



Pulsed Lavage with Concurrent Suction



Ultrasound


Ultrasound


Phonophoresis



Pulsed Shortwave Therapy



Therapeutic Laser (Low-Level Laser Therapy)



Ultraviolet Radiation



Mechanical Agents



Compression


Compression Bandage


Compression Pump


Compression Garment



Mechanical Spinal Traction


Cervical Traction


Lumbar Traction



Electrotherapeutic Agents



Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation



Interferential Current



Electrical Stimulation for Motor Activity



Electromyographic Biofeedback



Electrical Stimulation for Tissue Repair



Iontophoresis



Preparing for the Future



Evaluation of New or Nonstandard Interventions in Physical Therapy


Appendices



Electromagnetic Spectrum



Laws Governing Dosage of Electromagnetic Radiation



Suggested Responses to Discussion Questions



Motor Point Charts



Resources for Evidence-Based Practice