Rapid advances are taking place in the field of rehabilitation to improve the quality of life of disabled. Physiatry has also witnessed revolutionary charges in recent past. This straightforward guide teaches key concepts and techniques in the application of physical agents within a complete rehabilitation program. Reader will learn when to use 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. Evidence-based practice is incorporated throughout, justifying treatment choices with concrete, up to minute research data.
This outstanding new edition features a clear approach to electrical stimulation that presents the full scope of benefits from this often-complex treatment option. It contains the newly revised International Disability standards (ICIDH) model. This book has updated clinical case studies that help sharpen decision making skills regarding important treatment choices, effective applications and follow up. It also contains more than 50 new illustrations and photographs to help visualize key concepts. It has comprehensive coverage of all physical agents-thermal agents, hydrotherapy, traction, compression, ultrasound, electrical currents and electromagnetic radiation-including their benefits and correct application. This book features Preferred Practice Patterns from the Guide to the Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd edition, which ensures that the best and most current practices are used as defined by the APTA. The book contains Contraindications and Precautions boxes that explain the appropriate use and application of physical agents with up-to-date warning for optimum care paths. It features Step-by-Step, illustrated application techniques boxes that demonstrate proper technique for administering effective treatments.