Electrotherapy
Evidence Based Practice
11th Edition
Published on 29. October 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-443-07216-1 (ISBN)
Description
Designed to provide the reader with an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the most commonly-used agents in the field of electrotherapy, this text provides safe and appropriate information on the application of treatments. The inclusion of a free CD ROM provides the opportunity to practice the "application" of treatments in a safe situation. The information presented here will enable those working in the field of electrotherapy to provide safe and effective delivery of electrotherapy to their patients.
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Series
Edition
11th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Physiotherapists - students and qualified
Sports medicine specialists and therapists - practitioners
OTS, Nurses and others working in clinics where electrotherapy is used particularly for wound healing, pain management and sports injuries.
Sports medicine specialists and therapists - practitioners
OTS, Nurses and others working in clinics where electrotherapy is used particularly for wound healing, pain management and sports injuries.
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
190 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 184 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
805 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-07216-1 (9780443072161)
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Content
Section A: Scientific background Introduction: Safety 1. Electrophysical properties 2. Electrical properties of cells and tissues 3. Tissue repair 4. Sensory and motor nerve activation 5. Physiology of pain Section B: Scientific basis of therapy 6. Thermal effects 7. Low energy treatments: Nonthermal or microthermal 8. Stimulative effects Section C: Conductive agents 9. Heat and cold: conduction materials Section D: Electromagnetic agents 10. Infrared radiation 11 Part 1 Shortwave diathermy Part 2 Microwave diathermy 12. Low intensity laser therapy 13. Ultraviolet therapy Section E: Ultrasound 14. Ultrasound therapy Section F: Low-frequency currents 15. Low-frequency currents - an introduction 16. Neuromuscular and muscular electrical stimulation 17. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) 18. Interferential for pain control 19. Part 1 Diagnostic applications Part 2 Assessment 20. Electrical stimulation for wound healing Appendix: Safety in Practice Index