Physical Agents in Rehabilitation - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition

• 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.

• NEW! Chapter on biofeedback complements the coverage of powered devices used in rehabilitation.
• UNIQUE! New Find the Evidence tables guide the reader in finding up-to-date, patient-specific evidence using the PICO framework.

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