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Physical Agents in Rehabilitation

An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice

  • 6th Edition - December 29, 2021
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Michelle H. Cameron
  • Language: English

Learn 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… Read more

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Description

Learn 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.

Key features

  • 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

Readership

Physical Therapy (DPT) students; Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) students. Occupational Therapy; Doctor of Occupational Therapy (DOT); Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT); Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

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

Product details

  • Edition: 6
  • Latest edition
  • Published: March 19, 2022
  • 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