TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cameron,Michelle H.
TI  - Physical agents in rehabilitation: an evidence-based approach to practice 
SN  - 9780323445672 (paperback)
AV  - RM700 .C276 2018
U1  - 615.8/2 23
PY  - 2018///]
CY  - St. Louis, Missouri
PB  - Elsevier
KW  - Physical Therapy Modalities
KW  - instrumentation
KW  - Rehabilitation
KW  - methods
KW  - Evidence-Based Practice
KW  - Physical therapy
KW  - Medicine, Physical
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction to physical agents. The physiology of physical agents -- Physical agents in clinical practice -- Pathology and patient problems. Inflammation and tissue repair -- Pain and pain management -- Tone abnormalities -- Motion restrictions -- Thermal agents. Introduction to thermal agents -- Superficial cold and heat -- Ultrasound -- Diathermy -- Electrical currents. Introduction to electrotherapy -- Electrical currents for muscle contractions -- Electrical currents for pain control -- Electrical currents for soft tissue healing -- Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback -- Electromagnetic Agents. Lasers and light -- Ultraviolet therapy -- Mechanical agents. Hydrotherapy -- Traction -- Compression
N2  - Provides support for how physical agent modalities are discussed in the classroom and used in clinical rehabilitation practice to improve patient outcomes. This new edition brings the ideal balance of evidence and practical instruction to the learning and practice of physical agents in rehabilitation
ER  -