Physical agents : theory and practice

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Behrens, Barbara J. , 1959- (Author), Michlovitz, Susan L. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Co. , c2005
Edition:2nd ed
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip059/2005007703.html
Table of Contents:
  • Tissue response to injury
  • Patient responses to therapeutic interventions
  • Therapeutic heat and cold
  • Therapeutic ultrasound
  • Aquatics and hydrotherapy
  • Soft tissue treatment techniques: traction
  • Soft tissue management techniques: edema management
  • Foundations of electrical stimulation
  • Electrodes: materials and care
  • Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
  • Electrical stimulation for tissue repair
  • Pain management with electrical stimulation
  • Physical agents for transdermal drug delivery: iontophoresis and phonophoresis
  • Integration of physical agents: clinical decision making