Thermal agents in rehabilitation

Author(s)

• Michlovitz, Susan L.

Bibliographic Information

Thermal agents in rehabilitation

[edited by] Susan L. Michlovitz

（Contemporary perspectives in rehabilitation）

F.A. Davis, 1996

3rd ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

-- Reviews the applications of thermal agents to reduce pain, improve joint motion, and enhance healing-- Heat and cold agents are described and their methods of application are discussed; rationales are included for use of each modality based on physiologic and physical effects, patient safety, and therapeutic goals-- Guidelines for safety, maintenance of equipment, and current research for each agent are outlined

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Details

• NCID: BA27242897
• ISBN:
  • 0803600445
• LCCN: 95039679
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Philadelphia
• Pages/Volumes: xxvi, 405 p.
• Classification:
  • LCC : RM865
  • NLM : WB 469 T411 1996
  • DC20 : 615.8/32
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Thermotherapy
  • LCSH : Cold -- Therapeutic use
  • LCSH : Physical therapy
  • MESH : Cryotherapy
  • MESH : Heat -- therapeutic use
  • MESH : Physical Therapy -- methods
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA10659940