Modalities for therapeutic intervention / [edited by] Susan L. Michlovitz, Thomas P. Nolan.
| Other author | Nolan, Thomas, Jr., 1955- |
| Other author | Michlovitz, Susan L. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Co., ©2005. |
| Description | xxiii, 309 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Contemporary perspectives in rehabilitation Contemporary perspectives in rehabilitation (Unnumbered) UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | Foundations for modalities as procedural interventions: principles of clinical decision making -- Wound healing and pain -- Cold therapy modalities: frozen peas and more -- Thermotherapy: beyond fake and bake -- Therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis -- Electrotherapeutic modalities: electrotherapy and iontophoresis -- Hydrotherapy: the use of water as a therapeutic agent -- |
| Contents | Electromagnetic radiation: laser, ultraviolet, and diathermy -- Mechanical modalities: traction and intermittent pneumatic compression -- Pain and limited motion -- Tissue healing and edema -- Muscle weakness and loss of motor performance -- Considerations for modalities in selected medical conditions -- Emerging modalities: is there evidence? |
| General note | Rev. ed. of: Thermal agents in rehabilitation / [edited by] Susan L. Michlovitz. 3rd ed. c1996. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Other title | Thermal agents in rehabilitation. |
| LCCN | 2005010037 |
| ISBN | 0803611382 : |