Electrotherapy Explained
Principles and Practice
3rd Edition
Published on 25. November 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-7506-4149-4 (ISBN)
Description
This title is totally redesigned into a new format with helpful tips and key sections of the text highlighted for revision or quick reference. It is updated and revised with the very latest information available to reflect all the advances in the field. It builds upon basic principles to show the similarities and contrasts between different modalities. It contains many recent references and a thorough evidence based approach. Unlike texts with many different authors, this book has consistent, clear explanations to ensure a thorough understanding. New diagrams are included to further enhance the text. The practical approach guides you to make the correct decisions. Even better than before, "Electrotherapy Explained: Principles and Practice" is an essential purchase for all physiotherapy students and practitioners alike. The series also includes: "Physiotherapy Practice Explained" (Edited by John Low and Ann Reed); "Physical Principles Explained"; "Basic Biomechanics Explained"; and, "Human Movement Explained".
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Physiotherapy students; physiotherapy practitioners
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
112 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
920 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-4149-4 (9780750641494)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction; Therapeutic direct current; Electrical stimulation of nerve and muscle; Evaluation and diagnosis; Biofeedback; Therapeutic ultrasound; Heat and cold; Therapeutic conduction heating; Cold therapy; Electromagnetic fields: shortwave diathermy, pulsed electromagnetic energy and magnetic therapies; Electromagnetic radiation; Microwave diathermy; Infrared and visible radiations; Laser therapy; Ultraviolet radiation.