Introduction to physical agents and how they are used -- Inflammation and tissue repair -- Pain -- Tone abnormalities -- Motion restrictions -- Thermal agents: cold and heat -- Ultrasound -- Electrical currents -- Hydrotherapy -- Traction -- Compression -- Electromagnetic radiation: lasers and light -- Ultraviolet radiation -- Diathermy -- Appendix: Electrical stimulation, ultrasound and laser liight handbook.
Summary:
"Providing straightforward coverage of physical agents to improve patient outcomes, Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice, 3rd Edition is your guide to the safest, most effective use of physical agents in your rehabilitation practice. This valuable resource details the most up-to-date information on lasers and light, thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, hydrotherapy, traction, compression, and electromagnetic radiation."--BOOK JACKET.
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