Physical Agents in Rehabilitation : an Evidence -Based Approach to Practice - Cameron, Michelle H. (St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, 2023)
Part I. Introduction to physical agents. Physical agents: essentials ; Physical agents in clinical practice -- Part II. Pathology and patient problems. Inflammation and tissue repair ; Pain and paing management ; Managing abnormal muscle tone ; Motion restrictions -- Part III. Thermal agents. Introduction to thermal agents ; Superficial cold and heat ; Ultrasound ; Diathermy -- Part IV. Electrical currents. Introduction to electrotherapy ; Electrical currents for muscle contraction ; Electrical currents for pain control ; Electrical currents for soft tissue healing ; Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback -- Part V. Electromagnetic agents. Lasers, light, and photobiomodulation ; Ultraviolet therapy -- Part VI. Mechanical agents. Shock wave therapy ; Hydrotherapy and negative pressure wound therapy ; Traction ; Compression.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Physical therapy; Medicine, Physical; Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine; Physical Therapy Modalities; Physical Therapy Modalities -- instrumentation; Rehabilitation -- methods; Evidence-Based Practice