Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice, 5e

Description:

With straightforward, in-depth coverage of the use of physical agents to improve patient outcomes, Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice, 5^th Edition reflects how physical agents and modalities are being taught in the classroom. This new edition brings the ideal balance of evidence and practical instruction to the teaching and practice of physical agents in rehabilitation. Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents includes the mechanisms, clinical effects, and application techniques for thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, electromagnetic radiation, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression. Plus, each chapter includes a scientific rationale and step-by-step instructions in the use of the agent(s), as well as up-to-date research support and new Find the Evidence tables. The new edition is supported with electronic ancillaries including review questions for students, PowerPoints®, and links to all references on Medline.

Features:

• Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents includes the mechanisms, clinical effects, and application techniques for thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, electromagnetic radiation, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression.
• Find the Evidence tables guide the reader in finding up-to-date, patient-specific evidence using the PICO framework.
• UNIQUE Step-by-step illustrated application techniques boxes guide you in reproducing effective treatment options.
• Electronic ancillaries
• Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound & Laser Light Handbook helps you to understand the material and can be printed out for quick reference to use in the clinical setting.

New To This Edition:

• NEW! Chapter on biofeedback complements the coverage of powered devices used in rehabilitation.
• UNIQUE! New Find the Evidence tables guide the reader in finding up-to-date, patient-specific evidence using the PICO framework.

Table Of Contents:

Part I: Introduction to Physical Agents

1.  The Physiology of Physical Agents

2.  Physical Agents in Clinical Practice

Part II: Pathology and Patient Problems

3.   Inflammation and Tissue Repair

4.   Pain and Pain Management

5.   Tone Abnormalities

6.   Motion Restrictions

Part III: Thermal Agents

7.   Introduction to Thermal Agents

8.   Superficial Cold and Heat

9.   Ultrasound

10.   Diathermy

Part: IV: Electrical Currents

11.  Introduction to Electrotherapy

12.  Electrical Currents for Muscle Contraction

13.  Electrical Currents for Pain Control

14.  Electrical Currents for Soft Tissue Healing

15.  Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback

Part V: Electromagnetic Agents

16.  Lasers and Light

17.  Ultraviolet Therapy

Part VI: Mechanical Agents

18.  Hydrotherapy

19.  Traction

20.  Compression