Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Training
Published on 1. January 2000
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-0-88011-838-5 (ISBN)
Description
This is an introductory text on the use of therapeutic modalities in the rehabilitiation of athletic injuries. It describes the "how" and "why" of applying different modalities and how to choose for different clinical situations.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
86 photographs, 89 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
998 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88011-838-5 (9780880118385)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction to the rehabilitation process; psychological aspects of rehabilitation; tissue injury, inflammation, and tissue healing; pain and pain relief; persistent pain; the impact of injury and pain on neuromuscular control; cold and superficial heat; electrotherapy; ultrasound and electromagnetic fields; mechanical energy; pain relief and anti-inflammatory therapies; neuromuscular control and biofeedback; clinical management of persistent pain.