Electrotherapy explained : principles and practice

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Low, John [ (John L.)] (Author), Robertson, V. J. [ (Valma J.)] (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann , 2006
Edition:4th ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Background biophysics and physiology
  • 3. Electrical stimulation - currents and parameters
  • 4. Effects of electrical stimulation
  • 5. Motor electrical stimulation
  • 6. Sensory stimulation and other uses
  • 7. Risk management
  • 8. Biofeedback
  • 9. Ultrasound
  • 10. Heat and cold
  • 11. Therapeutic conduction heating
  • 12. Cold therapy
  • 13. Electromagnetic fields : shortwave
  • 14. Electromagnetic radiation
  • 15. Microwave diathermy
  • 16. Infrared and visible radiation
  • 17. Ultraviolet radiation