Physical agents : theory and practice - Behrens, Barbara J., 1959-; Beinert, Holly (Philadelphia : F.A. Davis, 2014)
Evidence-based practice with physical agents -- Tissue response to injury -- Patient responses to therapeutic interventions -- Therapeutic heat and cold -- Therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis -- Aquatics and hydrotherapy -- Soft tissue treatment techniques: traction -- Soft tissue management techniques: compression and edema management -- Soft tissue management techniques: massage -- Electromagnetic radiation: diathermy, ultraviolet, and laser -- Foundations of electrical stimulation and iontophoresis -- Electrodes and lead wires: material and care -- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation -- Electrical stimulation for tissue repair -- Pain management with electrical stimulation -- Interferential current therapy in clinical practice -- Comprehensive approach to treatment -- Integration of physical agents: clinical decision making
Includes bibliographical references and index
Keywords: Physical therapy; Physical therapy assistants; Physical Therapy Modalities