Binding: Paperback
Description: Learn how to select and apply physical agents to optimize patient outcomes! Physical Agents in Rehabilitation 6th Edition provides evidence - based guidance for safe and effective use of agents such as heat and cold lasers and light ultrasound electrotherapy shock waves hydrotherapy traction and compression. It makes clinical decision making easier with clear explanations of the scientific theory and physiology underlying each agent and also describes current research and rationales for treatment recommendations. Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents including mechanisms clinical effects and application techniques for thermal agents electrical currents electromagnetic agents and mechanical agents. Unique! Step - by - step illustrated Application Techniques boxes guide you in carrying out effective treatment options. Updated Electrical Stimulation Ultrasound and Laser Light Handbook is included in the e Book as a quick reference to use in the clinic. Unique! Find the Evidence tables make it easy to find up - to - date patient - specific evidence using the PICO (Patient Intervention Comparison Outcome) framework. Research references throughout the book focused on high - quality evidence. Updated review questions and answers help you master the material. NEW! Shock Wave Therapy chapter covers the principles evidence base and practical guidance for using this newly available physical agent. NEW! Updated Lasers Light and Photobiomodulation chapter adds over 100 new references and more specific guidance for selecting parameters for clinical application. NEW! Enhanced e Book version - included with print purchase - allows access to the entire fully searchable text along with figures and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Title: Physical Agents In Rehabilitation An Evidence - Based Approach To Practice
Author(s): Cameron Michelle H. (Oregon Health And Science University Department Of Neurology; Portland Va Medical Center Portland Or)
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Barcode: 9780323761949
Pages: 504 Pages
Publication Date: 3/19/2022
Category: Physiotherapy