Pt. 1. Foundations of Therapeutic Modalities. 1. Using Therapeutic Modalities to Affect the Healing Process. 2. Managing Pain with Therapeutic Modalities. 3. The Science of Therapeutic Modalities -- Pt. 2. Electrical Modalities. 4. Basic Principles of Electricity. 5. Electrical Stimulating Currents. 6. Iontophoresis. 7. Biofeedback -- Pt. 3. Thermal Modalities. 8. Shortwave and Microwave Diathermy. 9. Infrared Modalities (Therapeutic Heat and Cold). 10. Therapeutic Ultrasound -- Pt. 4. Light Therapy. 11. Low-Power Lasers. 12. Ultraviolet Therapy -- Pt. 5. Mechanical Modalities. 13. Spinal Traction. 14. Intermittent Compression Devices. 15. Therapeutic Sports Massage -- App. A. Locations of the Motor Points -- App. B. List of Therapeutic Modality Equipment Manufacturers and Distributors -- App. C. Units of Measure
Summary
"Prentice's fourth edition of Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine is ideal for athletic trainers and for physical therapists who treat and rehabilitate sports-related injuries."--BOOK JACKET
