Therapeutic modalities for musculoskeletal injuries /
Craig R. Denegar, PhD, ATC, PT, Ethan Saliba, PhD, ATC, PT, Susan Saliba, PhD, ATC, PT ; with Michael Joseph, PhD, PT, Kavin Tsang, PhD, ATC.
- Fourth edition.
- xi, 372 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
"With Michael Joseph and Kavin Tsang."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-363) and index.
The contemporary use of therapeutic modalities -- Psychological aspects of rehabilitation -- Tissue injury, inflammation, and repair -- Pain and pain relief -- Persistent pain and chronic pain -- Impact of injury and pain on neuromuscular control -- Evidence-based application of therapeutic modalities -- Cold and superficial heat -- Principles of electrotherapy -- Clinical uses of electrical stimulation -- Ultrasound, diathermy, and electromagnetic fields -- Low-level laser therapy -- Mechanical energy -- Treatment plans for acute musculoskeletal injuries -- Neuromuscular control and biofeedback -- Clinical management of persistent pain.