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Modalities for therapeutic intervention /

Modalities for therapeutic intervention / [edited by] Susan L. Michlovitz, Thomas P. Nolan. - 4th ed. - Philadelphia : F.A. Davis Co., c2005. - xxiii, 309 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - Contemporary perspectives in rehabilitation . - Contemporary perspectives in rehabilitation (Unnumbered) .

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?

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Physical therapy.
Medical rehabilitation.
Physiotherapy
Physical Therapy Techniques.
Wounds and Injuries--rehabilitation

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