Physical agent modalities
Subtitle: theory and application for the occupational therapist
By: Alfred G. Bracciano.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: SLACK
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Thorofare, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9781556426490
Subjects: Medicine, Physical.; Physical therapy.; Occupational therapists.; Occupational Therapy -- methods.; Cryotherapy.; Electric Stimulation Therapy.; Heat -- therapeutic use.; Ultrasonic Therapy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: value: Physical agent modalities: a theoretical framework; value: Regulatory guidelines for the use of physical agents; value: Wound healing; value: Pain theory and perception; value: Cryotherapy; value: Thermotherapy: superficial heat agents; value: Therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis; value: Principles of electrotherapy / Alfred G. Bracciano, Kirk Peck; value: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation: applications and indications; value: Trancutaneous electrical nerve stimulation; value: Iontophoresis; value: Low level laser and light therapy.