Therapeutic Modalities

by Starkey, Chad

• ISBN13: 9780803625938
• ISBN10: 0803625936
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-01-23
• Publisher: F.A. Davis Company

Summary

The 4th Edition of the field s premier text on therapeutic modalities reflects evidence-based practice research and technologies that are impacting professional practice today. Step by step, you ll build a solid foundation in the theory and science that underlie today s best practices and then learn how to treat a wide range of orthopedic injuries. See what reviewers and instructors have said about previous editions "This book is an excellent resource for students or for experienced athletic trainers, physical therapists, or medical personnel. The numerous tables and illustrations and appendixes further enhance this friendlier edition. The 'at a glance' pages give the reader a quick overview of the text for each modality. Rather than using a cookbook method, the author encourages clinicians to use their own decision-making process to apply modalities appropriately, depending on the tissue depth and type, the injury, and the goal of therapy. An easy-to-follow reference as well as a suitable textbook for students." Rose L. Smith, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH for Physical Therapy, Volume 85, No. 9, September 2005"Therapeutic Modalities is a well-written...text that balances fundamental theory with clinical application...Covering all the essential modalities, this book can serve as an introductory text for athletic training sutdents or as a useful clinical reference...A useful addition to the athletic trainer s resource library." Athletic Therapy Today"I highly recommend this text to students of physical therapy and athletic training." Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy "Provides a comprehensive survey of the use of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of orthopaedic injuries." Journal of Athletic Training

Table of Contents

Unit 1. Injury Response and Treatment Planning
1. The Injury Response Process
2. The Physiology and Psychology of Pain
3. Development and Delivery of Intervention Strategies
4. Administrative Considerations

Unit 2. Therapeutic Cold and Superficial Heating Agents
5. Thermal Modalities
6. Clinical Application of Thermal Modalities

Unit 3.Deep-Heating Agents
7. Therapeutic Ultrasound
8. Clinical Application of Therapeutic Ultrasound
9. Shortwave Diathermy
10. Clinical Application of Shortwave Diathermy

Unit 4. Electrical Stimulation
13. Principles of Electrical Stimulation
14. Electrical Stimulation Techniques
15. Clinical Application of Electrical Agents

Unit 5. Mechanical and Light Modalities
16. Intermittent Compression
17. Continuous Passive Motion
18. Cervical and Lumbar Traction
19. Therapeutic Massage
20. Electromyographic Biofeedback
21. Low-Level Laser Therapy

Appendices
1. Physical Properties Governing Therapeutic Modalities
2. Trigger Points and Pain Patterns
3. Medical Shorthand
4. Motor Points
5. Ohm's Law
6. Section Quiz Answers
7. Case Study Discussion

Glossary
Index

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