Cameron, Michelle H.

Physical agents in rehabilitation : from research to practice / Michelle Cameron. - 4th ed. - St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Saunders, c2013. - xvii, 437 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The physiology of physical agents -- Physical agents in clinical practice -- Inflammation and tissue repair -- Pain -- Tone abnormalities -- Motion restrictions -- Introduction to thermal agents -- Superficial cold and heat -- Ultrasound -- Diathermy -- Introduction to electrical currents -- Electrical currents for muscle contractions -- Electrical currents for pain control -- Electrical currents for tissue healing -- Lasers and light -- Ultraviolet radiation -- Hydrotherapy -- Traction.

9781455728480 (pbk. : alk. paper)


Physical Therapy Modalities.
Physical Therapy Modalities--instrumentation.
Rehabilitation--methods.

RM700 / .C276 2013

615.8/2

WB 460