Therapeutic Modalities In Rehabilitation

Summary: THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES IN REHABILITATION Third Edition William E. Prentice, PhD, PT, ATC Covering everything from electrotherapies through spinal traction, this well-illustrated text brings you the most comprehensive coverage of treatment modalities available to the therapist. bull; Perfect for students and practitioners who need expert guidance in understanding and applying the broad range of available therapies bul...l; Comprehensive coverage of treatment options, with accompanying laboratory exercises for each modality, plus expert practical application guidance, extensive illustrations, evidence-based reporting on results, and a wealth of tools that make learning easier Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation has the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date coverage available in a textbook. This book features: bull; Practical, expert guidance on all leading modalities bull; Theoretically based but practically oriented bull; Evidence-based concepts, principles, and theories bull; Laboratory exercises accompanying each chapter help guide setup and application of modalities bull; Case studies show how a modality can be applied to a specific patient bull; Coverage of modalities, including shortwave and microwave diathermy, iontophoresis, ultraviolet therapy, infrared, intermittent compression devices, and therapeutic massage bull; Critically-praised chapters on pain management and the healing process bull; Indicates the physiologic effects and benefits of each modality bull; Highlighted treatment tips bull; A variety of learning tools, including chapter objectives, definitions in text margins, and review questions at the end of each chapter bull; Helpful appendices with illustrated locations of motor points, equipment manufacturers' and distributors' addresses, and units of measurement NEW IN THE THIRD EDITION bull; Chapter on Wound Healing bull; Chapter on Electrodiagnostic Testing bull; Chapter on Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy bull; Added Coverage of Geriatric and Neurologic Populations About the Author William E. Prentice, Ph.D., PT, ATC, is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science and Coordinator of the Sports Medicine Specialization at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. [read more]