Clayton's Electrotherapy
E.Bellis Clayton(Author)
Bailliere Tindall (Publisher)
10th Edition
Published in September 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-7020-1762-9 (ISBN)
Description
Electrotherapy is one of the core skills of the physiotherapist. Since the publication of the Ninth Edition of Clayton's Electrotherapy, much has changed in the world of electrotherapy, and in physiotherapy as a whole. Those familiar with earlier editions of this popular text will discover similarly radical and complementary changes in this New Edition. Features: * Written and edited by expert researchers and practitioners * Begins with a thorough and well-referenced review of physical and biological principles * Covers comprehensively the science and art of electrotherapy * Encourages the reader to use informed judgement when applying the techniques on an individual basis * Identifies those areas of practice for which more research is needed * Attractive and well structured text allows the reader to absorb information more readily * Includes the most up-to-date information on equipment, equipment practice and research
Electrotherapy is one of the core skills of the physiotherapist. Since the publication of the Ninth Edition of Clayton's Electrotherapy, much has changed in the world of electrotherapy, and in physiotherapy as a whole. Those familiar with earlier editions of this popular text will discover similarly radical and complementary changes in this New Edition. Features: * Written and edited by expert researchers and practitioners * Begins with a thorough and well-referenced review of physical and biological principles * Covers comprehensively the science and art of electrotherapy * Encourages the reader to use informed judgement when applying the techniques on an individual basis * Identifies those areas of practice for which more research is needed * Attractive and well structured text allows the reader to absorb information more readily * Includes the most up-to-date information on equipment, equipment practice and research
Electrotherapy is one of the core skills of the physiotherapist. Since the publication of the Ninth Edition of Clayton's Electrotherapy, much has changed in the world of electrotherapy, and in physiotherapy as a whole. Those familiar with earlier editions of this popular text will discover similarly radical and complementary changes in this New Edition. Features: * Written and edited by expert researchers and practitioners * Begins with a thorough and well-referenced review of physical and biological principles * Covers comprehensively the science and art of electrotherapy * Encourages the reader to use informed judgement when applying the techniques on an individual basis * Identifies those areas of practice for which more research is needed * Attractive and well structured text allows the reader to absorb information more readily * Includes the most up-to-date information on equipment, equipment practice and research
More details
Edition
10th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
92 line illustrations, 12 b&w halftones
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
681 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-1762-9 (9780702017629)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Scientific Background. Electrophysical Principles. Electrical Properties and Behaviour of Biological Tissues. Physiology: Tissue Repair. Physiology: Sensory & Motor Nerve Activation. Physiology: Pain. Scientific Basis of Therapy. Thermal Effects. Non-Thermal or Microthermal? Stimulative. Conductive Agents. Heat & Cold. Electromagnetic Agents. Infrared Irradiation. Shortwave Diathermy. Microwave. Laser Therapy. Ultraviolet. Ultrasound. Ultrasound. Low Frequency Currents. Introduction. Motor Stimulation. TENS for Pain Control. Interferential for Pain Control. Diagnostic Applications. Wound Healing. Safety in Practice. Appendix.