Physical Agents in Rehabilitation
An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice
- 6th Edition - December 29, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Michelle H. Cameron
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 6 1 9 4 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 2 9 2 8 - 1
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Request a sales quoteLearn how to select and apply physical agents to optimize patient outcomes! Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, 6th Edition provides evidence-based guidance for safe and effective use of agents such as heat and cold, lasers and light, ultrasound, electrotherapy, shock waves, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression. It makes clinical decision making easier with clear explanations of the scientific theory and physiology underlying each agent, and also describes current research and rationales for treatment recommendations.
- Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents including mechanisms, clinical effects, and application techniques for thermal agents, electrical currents, electromagnetic agents, and mechanical agents.
- UNIQUE! Step-by-step, illustrated Application Techniques boxes guide you in carrying out effective treatment options.
- Updated Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, and Laser Light Handbook is included in the eBook as a quick reference to use in the clinic.
- UNIQUE! Find the Evidence tables make it easy to find up-to-date, patient-specific evidence using the PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) framework.
- Research references throughout the book, focused on high-quality evidence.
- Updated review questions and answers help you master the material.
Physical Therapy (DPT) students –
243 accredited programs; 17 developing programs;
31,380 students enrolled
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) students –
360 accredited programs; 40 developing programs;
12,945 students enrolled
Occupational Therapy –
-Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT)
20 accredited programs
2,086 students enrolled
-Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
162 accredited programs
19,262 students enrolled
-Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
215 accredited programs
9,580 students enrolled
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Biography
- Acknowledgments
- Contributors
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Part I Introduction to Physical Agents
- Chapter 1 Physical Agents: Essentials
- How to Use This Book
- What Are Physical Agents?
- Categories of Physical Agents
- Effects of Physical Agents
- General Contraindications and Precautions for Physical Agent Use
- Evaluation and Planning for the Use of Physical Agents
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 2 Physical Agents in Clinical Practice
- History of Physical Agents in Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Approaches to Rehabilitation
- The Role of Physical Agents in Rehabilitation
- Practitioners Using Physical Agents
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Using Physical Agents Within Different Health Care Delivery Systems
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Part II Pathology and Patient Problems
- Chapter 3 Inflammation andTissue Repair
- Phases of Inflammation and Healing
- Chronic Inflammation
- Factors Affecting the Healing Process
- Healing of Specific Musculoskeletal Tissues
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 4 Pain and Pain Management
- Terminology
- The Nociceptive System
- Efferent Systems
- Types of Pain
- Pain Mechanisms
- Preventing Acute Pain From Becoming Chronic
- Palliative Care
- Measuring Pain
- Pain Management
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 5 Managing Abnormal Muscle Tone
- What Is Muscle Tone?
- Categories and Definitions of Abnormal Muscle Tone
- Measuring Muscle Tone
- Mechanisms Underlying Muscle Tone
- Managing Abnormal Muscle Tone and Its Effects on Function
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 6 Motion Restrictions
- Types of Motion
- Patterns of Motion Restriction
- Tissues That Can Restrict Motion
- Pathologies That Can Cause Motion Restriction
- Examination and Evaluation of Motion Restriction
- Contraindications and Precautions to Range-of-Motion Techniques
- Treatment Approaches for Motion Restrictions
- Role of Physical Agents in the Treatment of Motion Restrictions
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Part III Thermal Agents
- Chapter 7 Introduction to Thermal Agents
- Specific Heat
- Modes of Heat Transfer
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- Chapter 8 Superficial Cold and Heat
- CRYOTHERAPY
- Effects of Cold
- Clinical Indications for Cryotherapy
- Contraindications and Precautions for Cryotherapy
- Adverse Effects of Cryotherapy
- Application Techniques
- Documentation
- THERMOTHERAPY
- Effects of Heat
- Clinical Indications for Superficial Heat
- Contraindications and Precautions for Thermotherapy
- Adverse Effects of Thermotherapy
- Application Techniques
- Documentation
- Choosing Between Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 9 Ultrasound
- Physical Properties of Ultrasound
- Ultrasound Parameters
- Effects of Ultrasound
- Clinical Indications for Ultrasound
- Contraindications and Precautions for Ultrasound
- Adverse Effects of Ultrasound
- Application Technique
- Documentation
- Ultrasound Machine Care and Calibration
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 10 Diathermy
- Physical Properties of Diathermy
- Types of Diathermy Applicators
- Effects of Diathermy
- Clinical Indications for Diathermy
- Contraindications and Precautions for Diathermy
- Adverse Effects of Diathermy
- Application Technique
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Part IV Electrical Currents
- Chapter 11 Introduction to Electrotherapy
- Electrical Current Devices, Waveforms, and Parameters
- Effects of Electrical Currents
- Contraindications and Precautions for Electrical Currents
- Adverse Effects of Electrical Currents
- Application Technique
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 12 Electrical Currents for Muscle Contraction
- Effects of Electrically Stimulated Muscle Contractions
- Clinical Applications of Electrically Stimulated Muscle Contractions
- Contraindications and Precautions for Electrically Stimulated Muscle Contractions
- Application Techniques
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 13 Electrical Currents for Pain Control
- Mechanisms Underlying Electrical Current Use for Pain Control
- Clinical Applications of Electrical Currents for Pain Control
- Contraindications and Precautions for Electrical Currents for Pain Control
- Adverse Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
- Application Technique
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 14 Electrical Currents for Soft Tissue Healing
- Mechanisms Underlying Electrical Currents for Tissue Healing
- Clinical Applications of Electrical Stimulation for Soft Tissue Healing
- Contraindications and Precautions for Electrical Currents for Tissue Healing
- Adverse Effects of Electrical Currents for Tissue Healing
- Application Techniques
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 15 Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback
- Introduction
- Physiological Effects of EMG Biofeedback
- Clinical Indications for EMG Biofeedback
- Contraindications and Precautions for EMG Biofeedback
- Adverse Effects of EMG Biofeedback
- Application Technique
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Part V Electromagnetic Agents
- Chapter 16 Lasers, Light, and Photobiomodulation
- History of Electromagnetic Radiation
- Physical Properties of Electromagnetic Radiation
- Clinical Indications for Photobiomodulation
- Contraindications and Precautions for Photobiomodulation
- Adverse Effects of Photobiomodulation
- Application Technique
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 17 Ultraviolet Therapy
- Physical Properties of Ultraviolet Radiation
- Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation
- Clinical Indications for Ultraviolet Radiation
- Contraindications and Precautions for Ultraviolet Radiation
- Adverse Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation62
- Application Techniques
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Part VI Mechanical Agents
- Chapter 18 Shock Wave Therapy
- Physical Properties of Shock Waves
- Effects of Shock Waves
- Clinical Indications for Shock Waves
- Contraindications and Precautions for Shock Waves
- Adverse Effects of Shock Waves
- Application Techniques
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 19 Hydrotherapy and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Physical Properties of Water
- Physical Properties of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Physiological Effects of Hydrotherapy and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Additional Physiological Effects of Hydrotherapy
- Clinical Indications for Hydrotherapy and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Additional Clinical Indications for Hydrotherapy
- Contraindications and Precautions for Hydrotherapy and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Adverse Effects of Hydrotherapy
- Adverse Effects of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Application Techniques
- Safety Issues Regarding Hydrotherapy
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 20 Traction
- Effects of Traction
- Clinical Indications for Traction
- Contraindications and Precautions for Traction
- Adverse Effects of Spinal Traction
- Application Techniques
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Chapter 21 Compression
- Effects of External Compression
- Clinical Indications for External Compression
- Contraindications and Precautions for External Compression
- Adverse Effects of External Compression
- Application Techniques
- Documentation
- Chapter Review
- Glossary
- References
- Appendix
- Index
- Edition: 6
- Published: December 29, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 504
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323761949
- eBook ISBN: 9780323829281
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Michelle H. Cameron
Affiliations and expertise
Oregon Health and Science University, Department of Neurology; Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR