Physical agents in rehabilitation : an evidence-based approach to practice /

Title:

Physical agents in rehabilitation : an evidence-based approach to practice /

Author:

Cameron, Michelle H., author.

Format:

Book

Institution:

MCPHS Worcester

Contents:

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.

Online access:

No online access

Library holdings:

MCPHS Circulation - Worcester Campus
RM700 .C276 2018 – Available

• Available Temporarily at MCPHS Circulation Desk - Worcester Campus
  On reserve for Physical Therapy Courses (DPT (Physical Therapy): (none))