Physical Agents in Rehabilitation : An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice
نمایندگان فیزیکی در توانبخشی: رویکرد مبتنی بر شواهد برای تمرین
With straightforward, in-depth coverage of the use of physical agents to improve patient outcomes, Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice, 5th Edition reflects how physical agents and modalities are being taught in the classroom. This new edition brings the ideal balance of evidence and practical instruction to the teaching and practice of physical agents in rehabilitation. Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents includes the mechanisms, clinical effects, and application techniques for thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, electromagnetic radiation, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression. Plus, each chapter includes a scientific rationale and step-by-step instructions in the use of the agent(s), as well as up-to-date research support and new Find the Evidence tables. The new edition is supported with electronic ancillaries including review questions for students, PowerPoints , and links to all references on Medline.
Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents includes the mechanisms, clinical effects, and application techniques for thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, electromagnetic radiation, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression.
Find the Evidence tables guide the reader in finding up-to-date, patient-specific evidence using the PICO framework.
UNIQUE Step-by-step illustrated application techniques boxes guide you in reproducing effective treatment options.
Electronic ancillaries
Electrical Stimulation, Ultrasound & Laser Light Handbook helps you to understand the material and can be printed out for quick reference to use in the clinical setting.
NEW! Chapter on biofeedback complements the coverage of powered devices used in rehabilitation.
UNIQUE! New Find the Evidence tables guide the reader in finding up-to-date, patient-specific evidence using the PICO framework.
Product details
- Format Paperback | 464 pages
- Dimensions 216 x 276 x 22.86mm | 952.54g
- Publication date 28 Nov 2017
- Publisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
- Imprint Saunders
- Publication City/Country Philadelphia, United States
- Language English
- Edition Revised
- Edition Statement 5th Revised edition
- Illustrations note Approx. 500 illustrations (500 in full color)
- ISBN10 0323445675
- ISBN13 9780323445672
- Bestsellers rank 530,237