Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation, Fifth Edition
5th Edition
Published on 21. December 2017
Book
Hardback
688 pages
978-1-259-86118-5 (ISBN)
Description
The most comprehensive textbook available on therapeutic modalities in rehabilitation - enhanced by a full-color presentation and numerous case studies
Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation is a theoretically based but practically oriented guide to the use of therapeutic modalities for practicing clinicians and their students. It clearly presents the basis for use of each different type of modality and allows clinicians to make their own decision as to which will be the most effective in a given situation. Presented in full color, the text describes various concepts, principles, and theories that are supported by scientific research, factual evidence, and experience of the authors in dealing with various conditions.
* Essential text for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy programs
* Author Bill Prentice was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 2004
* Evidenced based and supported by case studies and laboratory activities to demonstrate the application of the modalities on patients
Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation is a theoretically based but practically oriented guide to the use of therapeutic modalities for practicing clinicians and their students. It clearly presents the basis for use of each different type of modality and allows clinicians to make their own decision as to which will be the most effective in a given situation. Presented in full color, the text describes various concepts, principles, and theories that are supported by scientific research, factual evidence, and experience of the authors in dealing with various conditions.
* Essential text for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy programs
* Author Bill Prentice was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 2004
* Evidenced based and supported by case studies and laboratory activities to demonstrate the application of the modalities on patients
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
OH
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
225 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
2073 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-259-86118-5 (9781259861185)
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Previous edition
William E. Prentice
Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation, Fourth Edition
Book
05/2011
4th Edition
McGraw-Hill Medical
€107.69
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Content
*PART ONE: Foundations of Therapeutic Modalities oChapter 1: The Basic Science of Therapeutic Modalities oChapter 2: Using Therapeutic Modalities to Affect the Healing Process oChapter 3: The Role of Therapeutic Modalities in Wound Healing oChapter 4: Managing Pain With Therapeutic Modalities *PART TWO: Electrical Energy Modalities oChapter 5: Basic Principles of Electricity and Electrical Stimulating Currents oChapter 6: Iontophoresis oChapter 7: Biofeedback oChapter 8: Principles of Electrophysiologic Evaluation and Testing *PART THREE: Thermal Energy Modalities oChapter 9: Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy *PART FOUR: Sound Energy Modalities oChapter 10: Therapeutic Ultrasound oChapter 11: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy *PART FIVE: Electromagnetic Energy Modalities oChapter 12: Shortwave and Microwave Diathermy oChapter 13: Light Therapy *PART SIX: Mechanical Energy Modalities oChapter 14: Spinal Traction oChapter 15: Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices oChapter 16: Therapeutic Massage oChapter 17: Vibration Therapy *Appendix A: Location of Motor Points *Appendix B: Units of Measure *Answers to Self-Test Questions