Therapeutic Modalities for Physical Therapists

by Prentice, William E.; Quillen, William S., Ph.D. (CON); Underwood, Frank, Ph.D. (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780071376921
• ISBN10: 0071376925
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-10-03
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

This book provides theoretically based but practically oriented guide to the use of therapeutic modalities for students in physical therapy programs. It is intended for use in courses where various clinically oriented techniques and methods are presented. The second edition addresses a wide range of modalities, from electrical to thermal to manual to light (laser) therapy. Each chapter discusses the physiological basis for use, clinical applications, specific techniques of application through the use of related laboratory activities, and relevant individual case studies. The book is rounded out with pedagogical aids, including objectives, glossary of key terms, references, and appendices containing trigger points in the body and a list of manufactures of modality equipment.

Author Biography

William E. Prentice, Ph.D., PT, ATC, Professor, Coordinator of Sports Medicine Specialization Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Science of Therapeutic Modalities (William E. Prentice)

Chapter 2 Healing Process and Guidelines for Using Therapeutic Modalities (William E. Prentice)

Chapter 3 Managing Pain with Therapeutic Modalities (Craig R. Denegar and Phillip B. Donley)

Chapter 4 Basic Principles of Electricity (William E. Prentice)

Chapter 5 Electrical Stimulating Currents (Daniel N. Hooker)

Chapter 6 Iontophoresis (William E. Prentice)

Chapter 7 Biofeedback (William E. Prentice)

Chapter 8 Shortwave and Microwave Diathermy (William E. Prentice and David O. Draper)

Chapter 9 Infrared Modalities (Gerald W. Bell and William E. Prentice)

Chapter 10 Therapeutic Ultrasound (David O. Draper and William E. Prentice)

Chapter 11 Low Power Lasers (Ethan Saliba and Susan Foreman-Saliba)

Chapter 12 Ultraviolet Therapy (J. Marc Davis)

Chapter 13 Spinal Traction (Daniel N. Hooker)

Chapter 14 Intermittent Compression Devices (Daniel N. Hooker)

Chapter 15 Therapeutic Massage (William E. Prentice and Clairbeth Lehn)

Chapter 16 Joint Mobilization and Traction (William E. Prentice)

Chapter 17 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques (William E. Prentice)

Chapter 18 The Physiological Effects of Therapeutic Modality Intervention on the Body Systems (Eric Shamus)

Appendix A-1/ Locations of the Motor Points

Appendix A-2/Manufacturers and Distributors Addresses

Appendix A-3/Units of Measurement