TY - BOOK AU - Behrens,Barbara J. AU - Beinert,Holly TI - Physical agents: theory and practice SN - 9780803638167 (pbk.) AV - RM700 .B37 2014 PY - 2014///] CY - Philadelphia PB - F.A. Davis KW - Physical therapy KW - Physical therapy assistants KW - Physical Therapy Modalities N1 - 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 ER -