Physical agents in rehabilitation : from research to practice /
Cameron, Michelle H.
Physical agents in rehabilitation : from research to practice / - 2nd ed. - Philadelphia, Pa. : London : W. B. Saunders, 2003. - xx, 491 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Previous ed.: 1999.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to Physical Agents -- Pathology and Patient Problems -- Inflammation and Tissue Repair / Pain -- Tone Abnormalities / Motion Restrictions / The Physical Agents -- Thermal Agents: Cold and Heat -- Physical Principles of Thermal Energy -- Cold - Cryotherapy -- Heat - Thermotherapy -- Choosing Between Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy -- Ultrasound -- Electrical Currents / Hydrotherapy -- Traction -- Compression -- Electromagnetic Radiation / Integrating Physical Agents Into Present and Future Practice -- Integrating Physical Agents Into Patient Care -- Directions for Future Research and Application -- Why Further Research on the Physical Agents in Rehabilitation Is Needed -- Julie A. Pryde -- Diane D. Allen and Gail L. Widener -- Linda G. Monroe -- Sara Shapiro -- Michelle H. Cameron, Diana Perez and Suzana Otano-Lata -- 1. Sect. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sect. 2. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Sect. 3. 13. 14. Glossary of Commonly Used Terms -- Commonly Used Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Units. App. A. App. B. App. C.
0721693784 (pbk.)
Physical therapy.
Physical Therapy Specialty--instrumentation.
Equipment and Supplies.
Physical agents in rehabilitation : from research to practice / - 2nd ed. - Philadelphia, Pa. : London : W. B. Saunders, 2003. - xx, 491 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Previous ed.: 1999.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to Physical Agents -- Pathology and Patient Problems -- Inflammation and Tissue Repair / Pain -- Tone Abnormalities / Motion Restrictions / The Physical Agents -- Thermal Agents: Cold and Heat -- Physical Principles of Thermal Energy -- Cold - Cryotherapy -- Heat - Thermotherapy -- Choosing Between Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy -- Ultrasound -- Electrical Currents / Hydrotherapy -- Traction -- Compression -- Electromagnetic Radiation / Integrating Physical Agents Into Present and Future Practice -- Integrating Physical Agents Into Patient Care -- Directions for Future Research and Application -- Why Further Research on the Physical Agents in Rehabilitation Is Needed -- Julie A. Pryde -- Diane D. Allen and Gail L. Widener -- Linda G. Monroe -- Sara Shapiro -- Michelle H. Cameron, Diana Perez and Suzana Otano-Lata -- 1. Sect. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sect. 2. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Sect. 3. 13. 14. Glossary of Commonly Used Terms -- Commonly Used Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Units. App. A. App. B. App. C.
0721693784 (pbk.)
Physical therapy.
Physical Therapy Specialty--instrumentation.
Equipment and Supplies.