With the latest research to support treatment choices, PHYSICAL AGENTS IN REHABILITATION, 3rd Edition explains how, when, and why to apply physical agents in rehabilitation care. This valuable resource includes information on thermalagents, ultrasound, electrical currents, hydrotherapy, traction, compression,lasers, and other forms of electromagnetic radiation. Detailed explanations of how to integrate physical agents into your patients overall rehabilitation plans make applying content easier, and useful information for providing answers to patients questions make this book an excellent resource for patient education. INDICE: 1. Introduction to Physical AgentsPart 1: Pathology and Patient Problems2. Inflammation and Tissue Repair3. Pain4. Tone Abnormalities5. Motion RestrictionsPart 2: The Physical Agents6. Thermal Agents: Cold and Heat7. Ultrasound8. Electrical Currents9. Hydrotherapy10. Traction11. Compression12. Lasers13. Ultraviolet Radiation14. DiathermyIndexElectrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, and Laser Light Handbook1: Introduction2: Ultrasound3: Electrical Stimulation4: Laser Light
- ISBN: 978-1-4160-3257-1
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 480
- Fecha Publicación: 16/05/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés