Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice - E-Book

Résumé du livre

Learn how to select and apply physical agents to optimize patient outcomes! Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, 7th 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. This text 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 - UNIQUE! Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound, and Laser Light Handbook is included in the eBook 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 - Updated research references throughout the book, focused on high-quality evidence - Enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Plus, the enhanced eBook includes updated review questions and answers help you master the material - NEW! Chapter on Blood Flow Restriction (chapter title TBD) - Revised content throughout provides students with the most current information they need to be an effective practitioner - Updated references ensure content is current and applicable for today's students