Physical Agents in Rehabilitation - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 6th Edition

• NEW! Shock Wave Therapy chapter covers the principles, evidence base, and practical guidance for using this newly available physical agent.
• Updated Lasers, Light and Photobiomodulation chapter adds over 100 new references and more specific guidance for selecting parameters for clinical application.
• Updated Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, and Laser Light Handbook is included in the eBook as a quick reference to use in the clinical setting.
• UNIQUE! Step-by-step, illustrated Application Techniques boxes guide students in carrying out effective treatment options.
• NEW! Enhanced eBook version – included with print purchase – allows students to access the entire text, along with figures and references from the book, on a variety of devices.
• UNIQUE! Find the Evidence tables make it easy to find up-to-date, patient-specific evidence using the PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) framework.
• Updated Pain and Pain Management chapter addresses the rapidly evolving understanding of this complex topic.
• Research references focused on high-quality evidence are provided throughout.
• Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents includes the mechanisms, clinical effects, and application techniques for thermal agents, electrical currents, electromagnetic agents, and mechanical agents.
• Updated review questions and answers help students master the material.
• Educator resources are provided on the Evolve website, including an updated image collection and PowerPoint^® slides.

• NEW! Shock Wave Therapy chapter covers the principles, evidence base, and practical guidance for using this newly available physical agent.
• NEW! Updated Lasers, Light and Photobiomodulation chapter adds over 100 new references and more specific guidance for selecting parameters for clinical application.
• NEW! Enhanced eBook version – included with print purchase – allows access to the entire, fully searchable text, along with figures and references from the book, on a variety of devices.

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

Appendix