Physical agents : theory and practice /

Behrens, Barbara J., 1959-

Physical agents : theory and practice / Barbara J. Behrens, PTA, MS, Coordinator, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Mercer County Community College, Trenton, NJ, Holly Beinert, PT, MPT, Clinical Coordinator, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Mercer County Community College, Trenton, NJ. - Third edition. - xvii, 454 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Evidence-based practice with physical agents -- Tissue response to injury -- Patient responses to therapeutic interventions -- Therapeutic heat and cold -- Therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis -- Aquatics and hydrotherapy -- Soft tissue treatment techniques: traction -- Soft tissue management techniques: compression and edema management -- Soft tissue management techniques: massage -- Electromagnetic radiation: diathermy, ultraviolet, and laser -- Foundations of electrical stimulation and iontophoresis -- Electrodes and lead wires: material and care -- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation -- Electrical stimulation for tissue repair -- Pain management with electrical stimulation -- Interferential current therapy in clinical practice -- Comprehensive approach to treatment -- Integration of physical agents: clinical decision making.

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Physical therapy.
Physical therapy assistants.
Physical Therapy Modalities.

RM700 / .B37 2014

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WB 460
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