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Manual for Physical Agents, 6th edition
Published by Pearson (November 21, 2011) © 2012
- Karen W. Hayes
- Kathy Hall
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SECTION 1Â Physical AgentsÂ
Chapter 1Â Cryotherapy
           Ice Pack
           Commercial Cold Pack
           Ice Massage
           Cold Baths (Immersion)
           Vapocoolant Spray
           Controlled Cold Compression Unit
Chapter 2Â Thermotherapy
           Dry Heat Therapy (Fluidotherapy)
           Hot Pack
           Air-Activated Heat Wrap
           Paraffin Bath
Chapter 3Â Hydrotherapy
           Whirlpool
           Contrast Baths
Chapter 4Â Pulsed Lavage with Concurrent Suction
Chapter 5Â Ultrasound
           Ultrasound
           Phonophoresis
Chapter 6Â Pulsed Shortwave Therapy
Chapter 7Â Â Therapeutic Laser (Low-Level Laser Therapy)
Chapter 8Â Ultraviolet Radiation
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SECTION 2Â Mechanical AgentsÂ
Chapter 9Â Compression
           Compression Bandage
           Compression Pump
           Compression Garment
Chapter 10 Mechanical Spinal Traction
           Cervical Traction
           Lumbar Traction
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SECTION 3Â Electrotherapeutic AgentsÂ
Chapter 11Â Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Chapter 12Â Interferential Current
Chapter 13Â Electrical Stimulation for Motor Activity
Chapter 14Â Electromyographic Biofeedback
Chapter 15Â Electrical Stimulation for Tissue Repair
Chapter 16Â Iontophoresis
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SECTION 4Â Preparing for the FutureÂ
Chapter 17Â Evaluation of New or Nonstandard Interventions in Physical Therapy
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AppendicesÂ
Appendix AÂ Electromagnetic Spectrum
Appendix BÂ Laws Governing Dosage of Electromagnetic Radiation
Appendix CÂ Suggested Responses to Discussion Questions
Appendix DÂ Motor Point Charts
Appendix EÂ Resources for Evidence-Based Practice
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