Thermal Agents in Rehabilitation

• Author(s): Susan L. Michlovitz,
• Publisher: F.A. Davis
• Pages: 405
• ISBN_10: 0803600445
  ISBN_13: 9780803600447
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Medical / Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy ,

Description:... -- Reviews the applications of thermal agents to reduce pain, improve joint motion, and enhance healing
-- Heat and cold agents are described and their methods of application are discussed; rationales are included for use of each modality based on physiologic and physical effects, patient safety, and therapeutic goals
-- Guidelines for safety, maintenance of equipment, and current research for each agent are outlined