Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Injuries

by Saliba, Susan Foreman, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780736032902
• ISBN10: 0736032908
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: HUMAN KINETICS PUBLISHERS
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Summary

This lab manual provides exercises to reinforce the material in the textbook by the same name. It emphasizes a knowledge of the machines used in physical rehabilitation. Chapters discuss the principles of modality use, the development of a treatment plan, pain and pain measurement, and specific techniques and treatments. These techniques include: heat and cold applications, electrotherapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, high-voltage stimulation, ultrasound, diatherapy, lumbar traction, cervical traction, intermittent compression, massage, and biofeedback. The authors both teach therapeutic modalities at University of Virginia.

Table of Contents

Preface	iv
General Principles of Modality Use in Athletic Training	1	(6)
Development of the Treatment Plan	7	(8)
Pain and Pain Measurement	15	(14)
Therapeutic Cold Application	29	(6)
Superficial Heat Application	35	(8)
Principles of Electrotherapy	43	(8)
Electrode Considerations	51	(8)
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain	59	(8)
Management of Muscle Spasm	67	(6)
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation	73	(6)
Interferential Current	79	(6)
High-Voltage Stimulation	85	(6)
Uses of Direct Current	91	(8)
Ultrasound	99	(10)
Diathermy	109	(4)
Lumbar Traction	113	(6)
Cervical Traction	119	(6)
Intermittent Compression	125	(6)
Massage	131	(6)
Biofeedback	137	(6)
Cited References and Suggested Readings	143	(4)
About the Authors	147