Evolve Resources for Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, 6th Edition

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

Michelle H. Cameron, MD, PT, MCR, Oregon Health and Science University, Department of Neurology; Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR