Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice

by Michelle H. Cameron and Michelle H. Cameron MD PT MCR

Book Overview

With the latest research to support treatment choices, PHYSICAL AGENTS IN REHABILITATION, 4th Edition explains how, when, and why to apply physical agents in rehabilitation care. This valuable resource includes information on thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, hydrotherapy, traction, compression, lasers, and other forms of electromagnetic radiation. Detailed explanations of how to integrate physical agents into your patients' overall...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455728489
• ISBN13: 9781455728480
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 455 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Resource

A tremendous resource for a wide range of modalities, electrical equipment, and mechanical agents. The parameters offered are useful for current clinical practice. The information offered considers current evidence and best PT practice.

Lifesaver...

This text gives clear and concise information. The background information gives an excellent review. This text has made me excited about ultrasound again!

physical agents in rehabilitation 3rd edition

This book is very informative. Provides information that is useful in the classroom and will also be useful in practice. The information is well organized.

modalities

Traction, US, ES, ICe, heat....you name it. Covered here. Good text for contraindications as well as protocols.