Therapeutic Modalities 4/e

Professor, Division of Athletic Training, School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, College of Health Sciences and Professions, Ohio University, Athens, OH

Injury Response and Treatment Planning The Injury Response Process The Physiology and Psychology of Pain Development and Delivery of Intervention Strategies Administrative Considerations Therapeutic Cold and Superficial Heating Agents Thermal Modalities Clinical Application of Thermal Modalities Deep-Heating Agents Therapeutic Ultrasound Clinical Application of Therapeutic Ultrasound Shortwave Diathermy Clinical Application of Shortwave Diathermy Electrical Stimulation Principles of Electrical Stimulation Electrical Stimulation Techniques Clinical Application of Electrical Agents Mechanical and Light Modalities Intermittent Compression Continuous Passive Motion Cervical and Lumbar Traction Therapeutic Massage Electromyographic Biofeedback Low-Level Laser Therapy Appendices Physical Properties Governing Therapeutic Modalities Trigger Points and Pain Patterns Medical Shorthand Motor Points Ohm's Law Section Quiz Answers Case Study Discussion Glossary Index