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Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation, 3e

William E. Prentice, William S. Quillen, Frank Underwood


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Part One. Foundations of Therapeutic Modalities
Chapter 1.The Science of Therapeutic Modalities
Chapter 2.The Healing Process and Guidelines for Using Therapeutic Modalities
Chapter 3.The Role of Therapeutic Modalities in Wound Healing
Chapter 4.Managing Pain with Therapeutic Modalities
Part Two. Electrical Modalities
Chapter 5.Basic Principles of Electricity
Chapter 6.Electrical Stimulating Currents
Chapter 7.Iontophoresis
Chapter 8.Biofeedback
Chapter 9.Principles of Electrophysiologic Evaluation and Testing
Part Three. Thermal Modalities
Chapter 10.Shortwave and Microwave Diathermy
Chapter 11.Infrared Modalities
Chapter 12.Therapeutic Ultrasound
Part Four. Light Therapy
Chapter 13.Low-Level Laser Therapy
Chapter 14.Ultraviolet Therapy
Part Five. Mechanical Modalities
Chapter 15.Spinal Traction
Chapter 16.Intermittent Compression Devices
Part Six. Other Modalities
Chapter 17.Therapeutic Massage
Chapter 18.Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
Part Seven. Summary
Chapter 19.The Physiologic Effects of Therapeutic Modality Intervention on the Body Systems
Appendix A-1.  Locations of the Motor Points
Appendix A-2.  Units of Measure


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