Integrating Physical Agents in Rehabilitation

Name: Integrating Physical Agents in Rehabilitation
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ISBN: 9780838581322

ISBN-10: 0838581323

ISBN-13: 9780838581322

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Bernadette Hecox, Tsega Andemicael Mehreteab, John Sanko, Joseph Weisberg

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For courses in Introductory Physical Therapy and Physical Agents/Physical Therapy Procedures/Modalities. Where Practice Meets Evidence! Builds beyond the "How To" and provides the "why" so both the physical therapist and the physical therapy assistant can differentiate between valid treatment options from those that lack legitimacy.

Book details

List price: $109.80
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 3/3/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 544
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English




Approaching Physical Agents



Introduction



The Skin



The Circulatory System



Wound Management



Edema



Pain



Electromagnetic Spectrum



Thermal Agents



Terminology



Thermal Physics



Biophysics



Physiological Responses to Thermal Stimuli



Clinical Effects of Thermal Modalities



Superficial Thermotherapy



Cryotherapy



Ultrasound



Diathermy



Safety Considerations for Thermal Modalities



Electrotherapy



Therapeutic Electricity



Electrophysiology



Clinical Applications of Electrical Stimulation



Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS



Iontophoresis



Clinical Electroneuromyography



Mechanical Agents



Spinal Traction



External Compression



Hydrotherapy



Photochemical Agents



Ultraviolet Radiation



Low-Level Laser Therapy



Additional Clinical Applications



Biofeedback



Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation


Appendix: Clinical Cases and Laboratory Experiments 501 Clinical Cases and Laboratory Experiments with the Thermal Agents


Appendix: Clinical Cases and Laboratory Experiments with the Electrical Agents


Appendix: Clinical Cases and Laboratory Experiments with the Mechanical Agents


Appendix: Clinical Cases and Laboratory Experiments with the Photochemical Agents


Appendix: Clinical Cases and Laboratory Experiments with Biofeedback and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation


Appendix