Electrotherapy Explained Principles and Practice

Name: Electrotherapy Explained Principles and Practice
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ISBN: 9780750688437

ISBN-10: 0750688432

ISBN-13: 9780750688437

Edition: 4th 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Val Robertson, Alex Ward, John Low, Ann Reed

List price: $76.95

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Electrotherapy Explained is an excellent research-based exploration of the major types of electrophysical agents used in clinical practice, particularly human and also animal. For the fourth edition, two new authors join the writing team, presenting the latest information for today's clinicians. The text has been completely updated with a major rewrite of the material, particularly that on electrical stimulation. This book continues to focus on evidence: clinical and biophysical evidence that affects how and which electrotherapies may be of use clinically and when. The inclusion of biophysics as well as clinical evidence and principles of application, enables clinicians to move away from…

Book details

List price: $76.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 5/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 568
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.750
Language: English




Introduction



Background biophysics and physiology



Electrical stimulation - currents and parameters



Effects of electrical stimulation



Motor electrical stimulation



Sensory stimulation and other uses



Risk management



Biofeedback



Ultrasound



Heat and cold



Therapeutic conduction heating



Cold therapy



Electromagnetic fields : shortwave



Electromagnetic radiation



Microwave diathermy



Infrared and visible radiation



Ultraviolet radiation