Prentice Hall

Allied Health



Manual for Physical Agents, 5/E
Karen W. Hayes, Northwestern University Medical School

ISBN-10: 0838561284
ISBN-13: 9780838561287

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2000
Format: Spiral Bound; 214 pp
Published: 07/29/1999

Suggested retail price: $63.00
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For introductory courses in Physical Agents or Thermotherapy, Electrotherapy, and Physical Modalities in departments of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assisting.

This text guides students through application techniques for the various physical agents. Beginning with brief general comments regarding the use of electromedical equipment, it presents a brief summary of the physics of production and physiological effects of each agent along with step-by-step instructions and illustrations on how to use equipment. All instructions are generic enough to apply to a wide variety of equipment currently available. Conveniently spiral-bound for ease of use, it is a perfect compliment to any physical agents text.

  • NEW - Section on Fluidotherapy.

    • Provides students with the most updated information on this new and commonly used physical agent.

  • NEW - A special section highlights important dosage information for each agent.

    • Makes this useful information stand out for easy access and quick reference.

  • Includes information on all the most commonly used physical agents.

    • Eliminates the need for multiple references as all the information is in one place. Provides a scope and depth unavailable in other texts.

  • NEW - Information on home programs.

    • Prepares students for care outside the hospital or clinic setting in the home, where a growing number of patients are receiving care.

  • NEW - Clinical Safety Tips—Boxed information integrated throughout text that highlights important information and reinforces learning.

    • Highlights essential safety tips for the student or practitioner as well as the patient. Promotes safety in the clinical setting.

  • Step by Step Instructions—Clear and consistent directions for using physical agents in patient care.

    • Facilitates mastery of key procedures and skills.

  • Diagnostic checklist with all major diseases and syndromes.

    • Enables students to quickly verify clinical impressions of a diagnosis before proceeding with management. Ex.___

  • Reading lists for each agent.

    • Helps students investigate the agent in greater depth if they choose. Ex.___

  • Section on Fluidotherapy.

    • Provides students with the most updated information on this new and commonly used physical agent.

  • A special section highlights important dosage information for each agent.

    • Makes this useful information stand out for easy access and quick reference.

  • Information on home programs.

    • Prepares students for care outside the hospital or clinic setting in the home, where a growing number of patients are receiving care.

  • Clinical Safety Tips—Boxed information integrated throughout text that highlights important information and reinforces learning.

    • Highlights essential safety tips for the student or practitioner as well as the patient. Promotes safety in the clinical setting.



 1. Guidelines for the Use of Electromedical Equipment.


 2. Superficial Heat.


 3. Hydrotherapy.


 4. Shortwave Diathermy.


 5. Ultrasound.


 6. Cryotherapy.


 7. Ultraviolet Radiation.


 8. Intermittent Compression Pump.


 9. Mechanical Spinal Traction.


10. Electrical Stimulation.


11. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.


12. Interferential Stimulation.


13. Iontophoresis.


14. High-Voltage Pulsed Current.


15. Electrophysiologic Evaluation.


16. Electromyographic Biofeedback.


Appendix A: Electromagnetic Spectrum.


Appendix B: Laws Governing Dosage of Electromagnetic Radiation.


Appendix C: Motor Point Charts.

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