Manual for Physical Agents

by Hayes, Karen W.

• ISBN13: 9780838561287
• ISBN10: 0838561284
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2012-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

The ideal departmental procedural manual, this book guides readers through application techniques for the various physical therapy agents. Begins with brief general comments regarding the use of electromedical equipment; presents a brief summary of the physics of production and physiological effects of each agent along with step-by-step instructions on how to use equipment. Keeps instructions generic enough to apply to a wide variety of equipment currently available. Contains a diagnostic checklist with all major diseases and syndromes. Offers more extensive coverage of all types of calculations than any other book. Provides reading lists for each agent. Is conveniently spiral-bound for ease of use. For physical therapy assistants and athletic trainers looking to learn more or refresh their skills.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Chapter 1 Guidelines for the Use of Electromedical Equipment	1	(2)
Chapter 2 Superficial Heat	3	(18)
Radiant Heat	5	(4)
Conductive Heat: Hot Packs	9	(3)
Conductive Heat: Paraffin Bath	12	(3)
Conductive Heat: Fluidotherapy	15	(6)
Chapter 3 Hydrotherapy	21	(10)
Whirlpool	22	(4)
Hubbard Tank	26	(5)
Chapter 4 Shortwave Diathermy	31	(12)
Chapter 5 Ultrasound	43	(14)
Phonophoresis	48	(9)
Chapter 6 Cryotherapy	57	(14)
Ice Packs	59	(1)
Commercial Cold Packs	60	(1)
Ice Massage	61	(1)
Cold Baths (Immersion)	62	(1)
Vapocoolant Spray	63	(1)
Contrast Baths	64	(7)
Chapter 7 Ultraviolet Radiation	71	(12)
Chapter 8 Intermittent Compression Pump	83	(8)
Chapter 9 Mechanical Spinal Traction	91	(12)
Jane Wilding
Chapter 10 Electrical Stimulation	103	(18)
Chapter 11 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation	121	(28)
Russell A. Foley
Conventional-Mode TENS	124	(4)
Low-Frequency Mode TENS	128	(3)
Burst-Mode TENS	131	(2)
Brief Intense-Mode TENS	133	(2)
Modulation Mode TENS	135	(3)
Strength-Duration Mode TENS	138	(2)
Hyperstimulation	140	(9)
Chapter 12 Interferential Stimulation	149	(8)
Chapter 13 Iontophoresis	157	(8)
Chapter 14 High-Voltage Pulsed Current	165	(8)
Chapter 15 Electrophysiologic Evaluation	173	(16)
Reaction of Degeneration	174	(4)
Strength-Duration Curve	178	(4)
Nerve Conduction Velocity Testing	182	(7)
Chapter 16 Electromyographic Biofeedback	189	(12)
Wendy Jensen Poe
Antoinette P. Sander
Appendix A Electromagnetic Spectrum	201	(2)
Appendix B Laws Governing Dosage of Electromagnetic Radiation	203	(4)
Appendix C Motor Point Charts	207