[Book Description]

With a new title and format, this 4th edition of the previously titled Thermal Agents in Rehabilitation combines all modalities in one book. Its focus remains on expanding and strengthening clinical decision-making skills about each modality through sample case studies. The book takes a problem-solving approach with hands-on information that demonstrates the current application of modalities while emphasizing the conecpts of evidence-based practice. This updated edition has been entirely revised to reflect the terminology of the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and its bolstered art program makes the information stand out to better illustrate the various physical therapy modalities.


[Contents]

SECTIONⅠ. Foundation for the Use of Modalities
CHAPTER 1. Foundation for Modalities as Procedural Interventions: Principles of Clinical Decision Making
CHAPTER 2. Wound Healing and Pain

SECTIONⅡ. Technical Aspects of Therapeutic Modalities
CHAPTER 3. Cold Therapy Modalities: Frozen Peas and More
CHAPTER 4. Thermotherapy: Beyond Fake and Bake
CHAPTER 5. Therapeutic Ultrasound and Phonophoresis
CHAPTER 6. Electrotherapeutic Modalities: Electrotherapy and Iontophoresis
CHAPTER 7. Hydrotherapy: The Use of Water as a Therapeutic Agent
CHAPTER 8. Electromagnetic Radiation: Laser, Ultraviolet, and Diathermy
CHAPTER 9. Mechanical Modalities: Traction and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression

SECTIONⅢ. Clinical Applications of Modalities for Impairments
CHAPTER 10. Pain and Limited Motion
CHAPTER 11. Tissue Healing and Edema
CHAPTER 12. Muscle Weakness and Loss of Motor Performance

SECTIONⅣ. Modality Interventions, Medical Conditions, and Emerging Applications
CHAPTER 13. Considerations for Modalities in Selected Medical Conditions
CHAPTER 14. Emerging Modalities: Is There Evidence?

GLOSSARY
INDEX