Physical agents in rehabilitation handbook : ultrasound, electrical stimulation & laser light
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Physical agents in rehabilitation handbook : ultrasound, electrical stimulation & laser light
Saunders, c2006
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Electrical stimulation, ultrasound & laser light handbook
Physical agents in rehabilitation handbook : ultrasound, electrical stimulation and laser light
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Description and Table of Contents
Description
This one-of-a-kind handbook is an excellent, quick-reference refresher on key points related to the appropriate and effective use of electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and laser light in clinical rehabilitative practice. In a convenient outline format, it summarizes the basic principles of how these modalities work, and presents guidelines for clinical applications including the use of electrical stimulation to manage pain, produce muscle contractions, and increase local circulation.
Table of Contents
Introduction Introduction to electrical stimulation Electrical Stimulation for pain management Recommended electrode placements Electrical stimulation to produce muscle contractions Recommended electrode placement for electrical stimulation to produce muscle contractions Electrical stimulation to increase local circulation and reduce risk of venous thrombosis after surgery Introduction to Ultrasound Clinical application of ultrasound References Appendix-Additional applications reported in research literature
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