A volume in the Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation Series, curated by Steven L. Wolf, PhD, PT, FAPTAImplement a current, evidence-based approach to the selection, application, and uses of therapeutic modalities as an essential tool for functionally based rehabilitation and as a complement to other types of interventions in a patient-centered model of care.The 7th Edition of this groundbreaking text fosters an in-depth understanding of the science behind each modality, its advantages and limitations, its appropriateness for specific conditions, and its implementation. A hands-on problem-solving approach promotes the development of essential clinical decision-making skills through a wealth of full-color photographs and illustrations, special features, and challenging cases studies.See what students and practitioners are saying about the previous editionARecommend this book. OGreat clinical reference for young therapists and seasoned therapists alike. Great information in a nicely organized book.OJane D., Online ReviewerExcellent book OExcellent content. Therapeutic modalities and many more... including spinal decompression devices.OOnline Reviewer
I.INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
1. Therapeutic Modalities Past Present, and Future: Their Role in Patient Care Management Model
II.TYPES OF MODALITIES
2. Cold Therapy Modalities
3. Therapeutic Heat
4. Therapeutic Ultrasound
5. Hydrotherapy: The Use of Water as a Therapeutic Agent (
6. Electromagnetic Waves: Laser, Diathermy, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields
7. Spinal Traction
8. Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
9. Foundations of Clinical Electrotherapy
10. Clinical Electrical Stimulation Application and Techniques
III. CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF MODALITIES
11. Electrical Stimulation for Pain Control
12. Therapeutic Modalities for Improving Range of Motion
13. Electrotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders
14. NMES and FES in Patients With Neurological Diagnoses
15. Therapeutic Modalities for Tissue Healing
16. Alternative Modalities for Pain and Tissue Healing
17. Electrophysiological Testing of Nerves and Muscles
Glossary
Accessing your eBook through Kortext
Once purchased, you can view your eBook through the Kortext app, available to download for Windows, Android and iOS devices. Once you have downloaded the app, your eBook will be available on your Kortext digital bookshelf and can even be downloaded to view offline anytime, anywhere, helping you learn without limits.
In addition, you'll have access to Kortext's smart study tools including highlighting, notetaking, copy and paste, and easy reference export.
To download the Kortext app, head to your device's app store or visit https://app.kortext.com to sign up and read through your browser.
NB: eBook is only available for a single-user licence (i.e. not for multiple / networked users).