Overview
Main description
This book provides theoretically based but practically oriented guide to the use of therapeutic modalities for students in physical therapy programs. It is intended for use in courses where various clinically oriented techniques and methods are presented.
The second edition addresses a wide range of modalities, from electrical to thermal to manual to light (laser) therapy. Each chapter discusses the physiological basis for use, clinical applications, specific techniques of application through the use of related laboratory activities, and relevant individual case studies. The book is rounded out with pedagogical aids, including objectives, glossary of key terms, references, and appendices containing trigger points in the body and a list of manufactures of modality equipment.
Table of contents
Chapter 1 Science of Therapeutic Modalities (William E. Prentice)Chapter 2 Healing Process and Guidelines for Using Therapeutic Modalities (William E. Prentice)Chapter 3 Managing Pain with Therapeutic Modalities (Craig R. Denegar and Phillip B. Donley)Chapter 4 Basic Principles of Electricity (William E. Prentice)Chapter 5 Electrical Stimulating Currents (Daniel N. Hooker)Chapter 6 Iontophoresis (William E. Prentice)Chapter 7 Biofeedback (William E. Prentice)Chapter 8 Shortwave and Microwave Diathermy (William E. Prentice and David O. Draper)Chapter 9 Infrared Modalities (Gerald W. Bell and William E. Prentice)Chapter 10 Therapeutic Ultrasound (David O. Draper and William E. Prentice)Chapter 11 Low Power Lasers (Ethan Saliba and Susan Foreman-Saliba)Chapter 12 Ultraviolet Therapy (J. Marc Davis)Chapter 13 Spinal Traction (Daniel N. Hooker)Chapter 14 Intermittent Compression Devices (Daniel N. Hooker)Chapter 15 Therapeutic Massage (William E. Prentice and Clairbeth Lehn)Chapter 16 Joint Mobilization and Traction (William E. Prentice)Chapter 17 Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques (William E. Prentice)Chapter 18 The Physiological Effects of Therapeutic Modality Intervention on the Body Systems (Eric Shamus)Appendix A-1/ Locations of the Motor PointsAppendix A-2/Manufacturers and Distributors AddressesAppendix A-3/Units of Measurement
Author comments
William E. Prentice, Ph.D., PT, ATC, Professor, Coordinator of Sports Medicine Specialization Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Back cover copy
* Most comprehensive coverage
* Expert guidance and techniques
* Laboratory exercises
* Loaded with tips and learning tools
* Referenced and evidence-based
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Second Edition
William E. Prentice, PhD, PT, ATC
Covering everything from electrotherapies through spinal traction, this comprehensive text brings you the most complete available coverage of physical therapy treatment modes.
* The ideal text for up-to-date coverage of the leading treatment modalities in physical therapy today
* Perfect for students and practitioners who want expert guidance and understanding of the broad range of therapies used to benefit patients
* Inside: Comprehensive coverage of physical therapy treatment options, with accompanying laboratory exercises for each modality, plus expert practical application guidance, extensive illustrations, evidence-based reporting on results, and a wealth of tools that make learning easier
The best text on treatments used in physical therapy, Therapeutic Modalities for Physical Therapists has the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date coverage in the field.
This book features:
* Practical, expert guidance on all leading types of treatments used in physical therapy
* Explanations of methods, from electrical stimulation through biofeedback and ultrasound
* Evidence-based, referenced coverage of important modalities, including shortwave and microwave diathermy, iontophoresis, ultraviolet therapy, infrared, intermittent compression devices, and therapeutic massage
* Unique set of laboratory exercises accompanying each modality
* Expert guidance on managing pain with treatment modalities
* In-depth coverage of joint mobilization and joint and spinal traction
* Insight-building chapter on the physiological effects and benefits of each modality, from a body-systems perspective
* Hands-on help with clinical applications
* Highlighted treatment tips
* Numerous case studies
* A variety of learning tools, including chapter objectives, definitions in text margins, and review questions at the end of each chapter
* Helpful appendices with illustrated locations of motor points, equipment manufacturers’ and distributors’ addresses, and units of measurements
