Therapeutic modalities for musculoskeletal injuries

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Denegar, Craig R. (Author), Saliba, Ethan , 1956- (Author), Saliba, Susan Foreman , 1963- (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics , c2006
Edition:2nd ed
Series:Athletic training education series
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The contemporary use of therapeutic modalities
  • Psychological aspects of rehabilitation
  • Tissue injury, inflammation, and repair
  • Pain and pain relief
  • Persistent pain and chronic pain
  • Impact of injury and pain on neuromuscular control
  • Evidence-based application of therapeutic modalities
  • Cold and superficial heat
  • Principles of electrotherapy
  • Clinical uses of electrical stimulation
  • Ultrasound, diathermy, and electromagnetic fields
  • Low-level laser therapy
  • Mechanical energy
  • Treatment plans for acute musculoskeletal injuries
  • Neuromuscular control and biofeedback
  • Clinical management of persistent pain