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

Part I: Introduction to Physical Agents 1. The Physiology of Physical Agents 2. Physical Agents in Clinical Practice Part II: Pathology and Patient Problems 3. Inflammation and Tissue Repair 4. Pain and Pain Management 5. Tone Abnormalities 6. Motion Restrictions Part III: Thermal Agents 7. Introduction to Thermal Agents 8. Superficial Cold and Heat 9. Ultrasound 10. Diathermy Part: IV: Electrical Currents 11. Introduction to Electrotherapy 12. Electrical Currents for Muscle Contraction 13. Electrical Currents for Pain Control 14. Electrical Currents for Soft Tissue Healing 15. Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback Part V: Electromagnetic Agents 16. Lasers and Light 17. Ultraviolet Therapy Part VI: Mechanical Agents 18. Hydrotherapy 19. Traction 20. Compression