Preface
Master Competency Checklist
Part One Foundations of Therapeutic Modalities
1. The Basic Science of Therapeutic Modalities
2. Using Therapeutic Modalities to Affect the Healing Process
3. The Role of Therapeutic Modalities in Wound Healing
4. Managing Pain With Therapeutic Modalities
Part Two Electrical Energy Modalities
5. Basic Principles of Electricity and Electrical Stimulating Currents
6. Iontophoresis
7. Biofeedback
8. Principles of Electrophysiologic Evaluation and Testing
Part Three Thermal Energy Modalities
9. Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy
Part Four Sound Energy Modalities
10. Therapeutic Ultrasound
11. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Part Five Electromagnetic Energy Modalities
12. Shortwave and Microwave Diathermy
13. Photobiomodulation Therapy
Part Six Mechanical Energy Modalities
14. Spinal Traction
15. Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices
16. Therapeutic Massage and Soft Tissue Mobilization
17. Vibration Therapy
Appendix A Location of Motor Points
Appendix B Units of Measure
Answers to Self-Test Questions
Index