Providing straightforward coverage of physical agents to improve patient outcomes,
Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: From Research to Practice, 3rd Edition is your guide to the safest, most effective use of physical agents in your rehabilitation practice. This valuable resource details the most up-to-date ft information on lasers and light, thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, hydrotherapy, traction, compression, and electromagnetic radiation.
• A NEW chapter detailing the latest research and clinical application recommendations for laser light therapy.
• The Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, and Laser Light Handbook now presented in full color and included in this book and on the companion Evolve website for quick, convenient access to application parameters for these modalities.
• Application Technique boxes that detail step-bv-step instructions for using the agents.
• Contraindication and precaution boxes that note important safety information.
• NEW Clinical Pearls that emphasize key points throughout each chapter.
• Updated boards-style study questions to help you prepare for your licensure exam.