Therapeutic Modalities In Rehabilitation

THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES IN REHABILITATION Third Edition William E. Prentice, PhD, PT, ATC Covering everything from electrotherapies through spinal traction, this well-illustrated text brings you the most comprehensive coverage of treatment modalities available to the therapist. bull; Perfect for students and practitioners who need expert guidance in understanding and applying the broad range of available therapies bull; Comprehensive coverage of treatment options, with accompanying laboratory exercises for each modality, plus expert practical application guidance, extensive illustrations, evidence-based reporting on results, and a wealth of tools that make learning easier Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation has the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date coverage available in a textbook. This book features: bull; Practical, expert guidance on all leading modalities bull; Theoretically based but practically oriented bull; Evidence-based concepts, principles, and theories bull; Laboratory exercises accompanying each chapter help guide setup and application of modalities bull; Case studies show how a modality can be applied to a specific patient bull; Coverage of modalities, including shortwave and microwave diathermy, iontophoresis, ultraviolet therapy, infrared, intermittent compression devices, and therapeutic massage bull; Critically-praised chapters on pain management and the healing process bull; Indicates the physiologic effects and benefits of each modality bull; Highlighted treatment tips bull; A variety of learning tools, including chapter objectives, definitions in text margins, and review questions at the end of each chapter bull; Helpful appendices with illustrated locations of motor points, equipment manufacturers' and distributors' addresses, and units of measurement NEW IN THE THIRD EDITION bull; Chapter on Wound Healing bull; Chapter on Electrodiagnostic Testing bull; Chapter on Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy bull; Added Coverage of Geriatric and Neurologic Populations About the Author William E. Prentice, Ph.D., PT, ATC, is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science and Coordinator of the Sports Medicine Specialization at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.Prentice, William E. is the author of 'Therapeutic Modalities In Rehabilitation', published 2005 under ISBN 9780071441230 and ISBN 0071441239.