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Physical Agents in Rehabilitation

An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice

  • 5th Edition - September 6, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Michelle H. Cameron
  • Language: English

With straightforward, in-depth coverage of the use of physical agents to improve patient outcomes, Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Pract… Read more

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Description

With straightforward, in-depth coverage of the use of physical agents to improve patient outcomes, Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice, 5th Edition reflects how physical agents and modalities are being discussed in the classroom. This new edition brings the ideal balance of evidence and practical instruction to the learning and practice of physical agents in rehabilitation. Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents includes the mechanisms, clinical effects, and application techniques for thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, electromagnetic radiation, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression. Plus, each chapter includes a scientific rationale and step-by-step instructions in the use of the agent(s), as well as up-to-date research support and new Find the Evidence tables. The new edition is supported with electronic ancillaries including review questions for students, PowerPoints®, and links to all references on Medline.

Key features

  • Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents includes the mechanisms, clinical effects, and application techniques for thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, electromagnetic radiation, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression
  • Find the Evidence tables guide the reader in finding up-to-date, patient-specific evidence using the PICO framework
  • UNIQUE Step-by-step illustrated application techniques boxes guide you in reproducing effective treatment options
  • Electronic ancillaries
  • Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound & Laser Light Handbook helps you to understand the material and can be printed out for quick reference to use in the clinical setting

Table of contents

Part I: Introduction to Physical Agents

1. The Physiology of Physical Agents

2. Physical Agents in Clinical Practice

Part II: Pathology and Patient Problems

3. Inflammation and Tissue Repair

4. Pain and Pain Management

5. Tone Abnormalities

6. Motion Restrictions

Part III: Thermal Agents

7. Introduction to Thermal Agents

8. Superficial Cold and Heat

9. Ultrasound

10. Diathermy

Part: IV: Electrical Currents

11. Introduction to Electrotherapy

12. Electrical Currents for Muscle Contraction

13. Electrical Currents for Pain Control

14. Electrical Currents for Soft Tissue Healing

15. Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback

Part V: Electromagnetic Agents

16. Lasers and Light

17. Ultraviolet Therapy

Part VI: Mechanical Agents

18. Hydrotherapy

19. Traction

20. Compression

Review quotes

"This book will be helpful to students and clinicians in looking up useful information quickly and easily; and will therefore assist the process of making clinical decisions based on grounded rationale and evidence." Gladys Cheing, International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, November 2008, Vol 15, No 11

Product details

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 22, 2017
  • Language: English

About the author

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Michelle H. Cameron

Affiliations and expertise
Oregon Health and Science University, Department of Neurology; Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR, USA