Physical agents in rehabilitation : from research to practice
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Physical agents in rehabilitation : from research to practice
Saunders/Elsevier, c2009
3rd ed
- : pbk
Available at 16 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
With the latest research to support treatment choices, "Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition" explains how, when, and why to apply physical agents in rehabilitation care. This valuable resource includes information on thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, hydrotherapy, traction, compression, lasers, and other forms of electromagnetic radiation. Detailed explanations of how to integrate physical agents into your patients overall rehabilitation plans make applying content easier, and useful information for providing answers to patients questions make this book an excellent resource for patient education.
Table of 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
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