Physical Agents in Rehabilitation From Research to Practice 2nd edition by Michelle Cameron ISBN 0721693784 978-0721693781

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ISBN 10: 0721693784
ISBN 13: 978-0721693781
Author: Michelle Cameron

This straightforward and accessible guide teaches the how and why for effective and safe application of physical agents within a complete rehabilitation program. It covers everything from new applications to thermal agents, hydrotherapy, traction, compression, ultrasound, electrical currents, and electromagnetic radiation. Readers will learn when and when not to use physical agents, how to integrate these tools into a patient’s overall treatment plan, and how to document treatment to optimize reimbursement and minimize liability. Clinical case studies are streamlined to provide accurate information quickly while enhancing decision-making skills. Evidenced-based practice is incorporated throughout, justifying treatment choices with concrete, up-to-the-minute research data.

Physical Agents in Rehabilitation From Research to Practice 2nd Table of contents:

Section 1: Introduction to Physical Agents in Rehabilitation

1. Overview of Physical Agents in Rehabilitation

   • Definition and types of physical agents (e.g., thermal agents, mechanical agents, electrical agents, and light agents)
   • Importance of physical agents in the management of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders
   • Principles of using physical agents in clinical practice

2. History and Evolution of Physical Agents

   • Historical context and development of various therapeutic modalities
   • Advances in technology and the impact on rehabilitation practices

Section 2: Mechanisms of Action of Physical Agents

3. Biological Effects of Physical Agents

   • Cellular and tissue responses to heat, cold, light, sound, and electrical modalities
   • Pain modulation and the effects on inflammation, healing, and muscle function
   • Understanding physiological responses in tissue repair and recovery

4. Physiological Mechanisms of Heat and Cold

   • Thermotherapy: mechanisms, applications, and contraindications
   • Cryotherapy: effects, uses, and safety considerations

5. Electrical Modalities in Rehabilitation

   • Mechanisms of action of electrical stimulation (e.g., TENS, NMES)
   • Applications in pain management, muscle re-education, and tissue healing
   • Precautions and contraindications for electrical modalities

Section 3: Therapeutic Modalities

6. Heat and Cold Therapies

   • Clinical applications of hot packs, warm water immersion, paraffin baths, cryotherapy, and ice packs
   • Indications, dosages, and guidelines for effective use in rehabilitation

7. Ultrasound and Light Therapies

   • Mechanisms of ultrasound therapy and therapeutic ultrasound in soft tissue healing
   • Laser and infrared therapy: effects on tissue regeneration and pain relief

8. Mechanical Agents

   • Traction and compression therapies in musculoskeletal rehabilitation
   • Application of mechanical devices for joint mobilization and tissue manipulation

9. Electrical Stimulation and Iontophoresis

   • In-depth exploration of different types of electrical stimulation techniques
   • Iontophoresis for drug delivery and its clinical applications

Section 4: Evidence-Based Practice in the Use of Physical Agents

10. Research and Evidence on Modalities

    • Review of clinical studies and systematic reviews on the efficacy of various physical agents
    • Integrating research findings into clinical practice
    • Evaluating outcomes and effectiveness of different physical agents

11. Critical Appraisal and Decision-Making

    • How to critically appraise studies on physical agents
    • Translating evidence from research to practical applications in clinical settings

Section 5: Clinical Applications of Physical Agents

12. Physical Agents in Pain Management

    • Use of physical agents to reduce acute and chronic pain
    • Therapeutic modalities for specific conditions like arthritis, muscle strains, and nerve pain

13. Modalities for Soft Tissue Healing and Wound Care

    • Enhancing tissue repair and wound healing using physical agents
    • Application of modalities like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and thermal therapies in wound management

14. Modalities for Neurological Rehabilitation

    • Use of physical agents in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease
    • Electrical stimulation for neuromuscular re-education and spasticity management

Section 6: Safety, Contraindications, and Ethical Considerations

15. Safety Considerations in the Use of Physical Agents

    • Identifying and managing potential risks and side effects
    • Proper techniques for application and avoiding adverse effects

16. Ethical and Legal Aspects

    • Ethical considerations in using physical agents
    • Legal implications and informed consent in the use of modalities

Section 7: Future Directions in Physical Agent Research and Practice

17. Emerging Trends in Rehabilitation

    • Advances in physical agent technologies (e.g., new modalities, wearable devices)
    • Future research directions and the evolving role of physical agents in rehabilitation

18. Integration of Physical Agents into Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation

    • Collaboration with other healthcare providers (e.g., physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians)
    • Comprehensive rehabilitation programs and the use of physical agents as part of holistic care

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