Integrating Physical Agents in Rehabilitation

by Hecox, Bernadette, PT, MA; Weisberg, Joseph, PT, Ph.D.; Andemicael-Mehreteab, Tsega, PT, MS; Sanko, John

• ISBN13: 9780838581322
• ISBN10: 0838581323
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780838580400
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-08-08
• Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

Clear-cut, complete, and current, this guide blends practical application with scientific rationale in the application of physical agents as therapeutic modality. Readers will become adept at appropriately and safely employing physical agents into a rehabilitation program. More than a simplistic how-to guide, this book will challenge its readers to think critically when mapping out the best treatment options with optimal use of agents such as traction, compression, thermal agents, electromagnetic radiation, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, and electrical currents.Examination of all the most current physical agents and techniques highlighted inThe Guide to Physical Therapy Practiceof the American Physical Therapy Association. New chapters on physical agents dealing with management of wounds and pelvic floor dysfunction. Case studies aimed at sharpening readersrs" clinical decision-making skills and illustrating techniques of applying physical agents. Emphasis on understanding the "why" and the "how" of smoothly integrating physical agents into a treatment program. Physical Therapy students and professionals.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Contributors	vii
Reviewers	ix
PART I APPROACHING PHYSICAL AGENTS	1	(78)
Introduction	3	(4)
The Skin	7	(14)
The Circulatory System	21	(10)
Wound Management	31	(16)
Edema	47	(10)
Pain	57	(16)
Electromagnetic Spectrum	73	(6)
PART II THERMAL AGENTS	79	(172)
Terminology	81	(10)
Thermal Physics	91	(14)
Biophysics	105	(14)
Physiological Responses to Thermal Stimuli	119	(24)
Clinical Effects of Thermal Modalities	143	(10)
Superficial Thermotherapy	153	(14)
Cryotherapy	167	(12)
Ultrasound	179	(36)
Diathermy	215	(24)
Safety Considerations for Thermal Modalities	239	(12)
PART III ELECTROTHERAPY	251	(110)
Therapeutic Electricity	253	(20)
Electrophysiology	273	(10)
Clinical Applications of Electrical Stimulation	283	(12)
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)	295	(12)
Iontophoresis	307	(6)
Clinical Electroneuromyography	313	(48)
PART IV MECHANICAL AGENTS	361	(66)
Spinal Traction	363	(24)
External Compression	387	(10)
Hydrotherapy	397	(30)
PART V PHOTOCHEMICAL AGENTS	427	(30)
Ultraviolet Radiation	429	(18)
Low-Level Laser Therapy	447	(10)
PART VI ADDITIONAL CLINICAL APPLICATIONS	457	(44)
Biofeedback	459	(24)
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation	483	(18)
APPENDIX CLINICAL CASES AND LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS	501	(16)
Clinical Cases and Laboratory Experiments with the Thermal Agents Appendix	501	(5)
Clinical Cases and Laboratory Experiments with the Electrical Agents Appendix	506	(5)
Clinical Cases and Laboratory Experiments with the Mechanical Agents Appendix	511	(3)
Clinical Cases and Laboratory Experiments with the Photochemical Agents Appendix	514	(1)
Clinical Cases and Laboratory Experiments with Biofeedback and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Appendix	515	(2)
Index	517