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For courses in Physical Agents/Physical Therapy Procedures and Electrotherapy.

This comprehensive text uses a problem-solving approach to present the principles of electrical stimulation, physiology and useful instrumentation as they relate to electrotherapy. It focuses on the clinical effectiveness of electrotherapeutic modalities and their physiologic impact on function and healing, and features case studies.

• NEW - Incorporates APTA's Guide to Physical Therapy Practice and model of patient management—This is the first text to incorporate the guide.

• NEW - More user-friendly design—Features a second color and improved art program.

• NEW - New format—Divides chapter material into Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Intervention and Outcome Measure sections.

• NEW - Expanded coverage—Includes new material on the use of electrical stimulation for tissue repair and pain management, improving muscle performance, and increasing functional activity.

• Thought-provoking case studies and review questions.

  • Facilitates the integration and application of principles to practice. Ex.___

• In-depth discussions of electrical equipment, purchasing, and maintenance.

• Incorporates APTA's Guide to Physical Therapy Practice and model of patient management—This is the first text to incorporate the guide.

• More user-friendly design—Features a second color and improved art program.

• New format—Divides chapter material into Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Intervention and Outcome Measure sections.

• Expanded coverage—Includes new material on the use of electrical stimulation for tissue repair and pain management, improving muscle performance, and increasing functional activity.

I. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ELECTROTHERAPY.

II. CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF ELECTROTHERAPY.

III. CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS OF ELECTROTHERAPEUTIC EXAMINATION AND INTERVENTION.

Physical Agents / Physical Therapy Procedures/Modalities (Physical Therapy)
Electrotherapy (Physical Therapy)
Introductory Physical Therapy (Physical Therapy)

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• Package ISBN-10: 013018733X | ISBN-13: 9780130187338
  ©2000 | Instock | Suggested retail price: $145.53 | Buy from myPearsonStore
  This package contains:
• Clinical Electrotherapy, 3/E
  Nelson, Currier & Hayes | ©1999 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 480 pages
  
• Manual for Physical Agents, 5/E
  Hayes | ©2000 | Prentice Hall | Spiral Bound; 214 pages