Electrophysical Agents
Evidence-based Practice
- 13th Edition - March 17, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Tim Watson, Ethne Nussbaum
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 5 1 5 1 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 7 6 9 2 - 3
Electrophysical Modalities (formerly Electrotherapy: Evidence-Based Practice) is back in its 13th edition, continuing to uphold the standard of clinical research and evidence base… Read more
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Request a sales quoteElectrophysical Modalities (formerly Electrotherapy: Evidence-Based Practice) is back in its 13th edition, continuing to uphold the standard of clinical research and evidence base for which it has become renowned. This popular textbook comprehensively covers the use of electrotherapy in clinical practice and includes the theory which underpins that practice. Over recent years the range of therapeutic agents involved and the scope for their use have greatly increased and the new edition includes and evaluates the latest evidence and most recent developments in this fast-growing field.Tim Watson is joined by co-editor Ethne Nussbaum and both bring years of clinical, research and teaching experience to the new edition, with a host of new contributors, all leaders in their specialty.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- List of Contributors
- Section 1. Introduction to Scientific Concepts
- 1. Introduction and General Concepts
- Introduction
- Current Concepts in ElectroPhysical Agents
- Models of ElectroPhysical Agents
- Electrotherapeutic Windows
- Clinical Decision Making Using ElectroPhysical Agents
- Conclusion
- Section 2. Biophysical and Physiological Constructs
- 2. Physical Principles of Sound, Electricity and Magnetism
- Introduction
- Wave Motion
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Mechanical Waves
- Heat and Temperature
- 3. Physiological Principles
- The Neurobiology of Pain and Analgesia
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Central Nervous System
- Principles of Chronic Pain
- Summary
- Soft Tissue Healing and Repair
- Overview
- Inflammatory Events
- Proliferative Events
- Remodelling Events
- Therapy Influences
- Summary
- 4. Foundations of Electrical Stimulation
- Introduction
- Basics of Electricity
- Basics of Nerve Excitation
- Parameters of Electrical Stimulation
- Time-Modulated Medium Frequency Currents
- Summary
- Appendix
- Section 3. Thermal and Microthermal Modalities
- 5. Biophysical Effects of Heating and Cooling
- Introduction
- Thermal Homoeostasis
- Physiological Effects of Thermal Changes
- Summary
- Microthermal Low Energy Effects
- Interactive Targets
- The Effect of Dosage
- Conclusion
- 6. Superficial Heating
- History
- Physical Principles
- Biophysical Effects
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Uses
- Application
- Summary
- 7. Pulsed and Continuous Shortwave and Radiofrequency Therapies
- Introduction and History
- Physical Principles
- Biophysical Effects, Interactions and Responses
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Effects and Uses
- Application
- Non-Traditional Radiofrequency in Therapy
- 8. Cryotherapy
- Introduction and History
- Physical Principles
- Biophysical Effects
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Effects
- General Principles of Application
- Summary
- Section 4. Non-Thermal, Microthermal and Light Energies
- 9. Ultrasound
- Introduction
- Physical Principles
- Effects of Ultrasound
- Biophysical Effects and Tissue Responses
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Effects
- Ultrasound Application
- Ultrasound Application Guide
- Treatment Applicator Contamination and Microbial Spread
- Summary
- 10. Laser/Photobiomodulation
- Brief History
- Definitions and Nomenclature
- Physical Principles
- Laser–Tissue Interaction
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Effects and Uses
- Principles of Clinical Application
- Key Points on Laser Treatment of Some Selected Conditions
- Summary
- 11. Ultraviolet Therapy
- Introduction
- Physical Principles
- Biophysical Interactions
- Therapeutic Effects and Uses
- Clinical Effectiveness
- Application Principles and Treatment Parameters
- Summary
- 12. Magnetic and Pulsed Magnetic (PEMF) Therapies
- Introduction – History
- Physical Principles
- Biophysical Effects, Interactions and Responses
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Effects and Uses
- Application
- Summary
- 13. Shockwave
- Introduction
- Physical Principles
- Biophysical Effects
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Uses
- Application
- Summary
- 14. Vibration
- Introduction
- Physical Principles
- Biophysical Effects, Interactions and Responses
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Effects and Uses
- Application
- Summary
- Section 5. Electrical Stimulation
- 15. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Introduction
- Physical Principles
- Biological Effects
- Evidence
- Therapeutic Effects and Uses
- Application
- Summary
- 16. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
- Brief History
- Physical Principles
- Biophysical Effects
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Uses
- Application
- Summary
- 17. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
- Introduction
- Physical Principles
- Biophysical Effects
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Effects and Uses
- Application
- 18. Alternating Currents: Interferential Therapy, Russian Stimulation and Burst-Modulated Low-Frequency Stimulation
- Introduction
- Physical Principles
- Biophysical Interactions
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Uses
- Treatment Parameters and Methods of Application
- Treatment Parameters for BMAC and Russian Currents
- Summary
- 19. Electrical Stimulation for Wounds
- Brief History
- Physical Principles
- Clinical Evidence
- Therapeutic Effects
- Application
- Summary
- Section 6. Diagnostics
- 20. Electrodiagnosis
- Introduction and History
- Physical Principles
- Biophysical Effects/Responses
- Clinical Evidence
- Application
- 21. Ultrasound Imaging
- Introduction
- Principles
- Scanners
- Doppler
- Appearances: Features of an Ultrasound Image
- Imaging Applications
- Tendon
- Bones
- Joints
- Nerves
- Vascular
- Lumps and Bumps
- Lungs
- Limitations of Ultrasound
- Safety
- Summary
- Section 7. Safe Practice
- 22. Electrophysical Agents: General guidelines, Contraindications and Precautions
- Introduction
- Contraindications, Precautions, Safety and Application Issues
- Index
- Edition: 13
- Published: March 17, 2020
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 432
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780702051517
- eBook ISBN: 9780702076923
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Tim Watson
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Physiotherapy, University of Hertfordshire, UK