Physical Agents in Rehabilitation
From Research to Practice
- Amy Sutkus By
- Michelle Cameron, MD, PT, OCS, Oregon Health and Science University, Department of Neurology; Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR
Presenting a variety of treatment choices supported by the latest clinical research, Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice, 3rd Edition is your guide to understanding how, when, and why to apply physical agents in rehabilitation. This valuable resource details the most up-to-date information on thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, hydrotherapy, traction, compression, lasers, and other forms of electromagnetic radiation, and provides straightforward, full-color explanations that make it easy to integrate physical agents into your patients overall rehabilitation plans.
Paperback, 480 Pages
Published: May 2008
Imprint: Saunders
ISBN: 978-1-4160-3257-1
Contents
- 1. Introduction to Physical Agents
Part 1: Pathology and Patient Problems
2. Inflammation and Tissue Repair
3. Pain
4. Tone Abnormalities
5. Motion Restrictions
Part 2: The Physical Agents
6. Thermal Agents: Cold and Heat
7. Ultrasound
8. Electrical Currents
9. Hydrotherapy
10. Traction
11. Compression
12. Lasers
13. Ultraviolet Radiation
14. Diathermy
Index
Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, and Laser Light Handbook
1: Introduction
2: Ultrasound
3: Electrical Stimulation
4: Laser Light
