Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, 5th Edition

• 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! 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.

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