TY  - BOOK
AU  - Michlovitz,Susan L.
AU  - Nolan,Thomas
TI  - Modalities for therapeutic intervention
T2  - Contemporary perspectives in rehabilitation
SN  - 0803611382 (alk. paper)
AV  - RM700 .M63 2005
U1  - 615.832 22
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Philadelphia, PA
PB  - F.A. Davis Co.
KW  - Physical therapy
KW  - Medical rehabilitation
N1  - Rev. ed. of: Thermal agents in rehabilitation / [edited by] Susan L. Michlovitz. 3rd ed. c1996; Includes bibliographical references and index; Foundations for modalities as procedural interventions: principles of clinical decision making -- Wound healing and pain -- Cold therapy modalities: frozen peas and more -- Thermotherapy: beyond fake and bake -- Therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis -- Electrotherapeutic modalities: electrotherapy and iontophoresis -- Hydrotherapy: the use of water as a therapeutic agent --; Electromagnetic radiation: laser, ultraviolet, and diathermy -- Mechanical modalities: traction and intermittent pneumatic compression -- Pain and limited motion -- Tissue healing and edema -- Muscle weakness and loss of motor performance -- Considerations for modalities in selected medical conditions -- Emerging modalities: is there evidence?
ER  -