Includes bibliographical references and index.

An introduction to physical agents -- Modality categories and indications -- Thermotherapy -- Cryotherapy -- Therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis -- Hydrotherapy -- Traction -- Compression -- Manual therapy and soft-tissue mobilization -- Electrotherapy -- Shortwave diathermy -- Low-level laser therapy, infrared light therapy, and ultraviolet light.

"This text strives to focus on the needs of the physical therapist assistant, specifically the direct application of therapeutic agents. Each chapter will provide information about how the therapeutic agent works, indications and contradictions for use, the physiological effects of the agent on a person's body, and the parameters for setup and use. In addition, each chapter will contain review questions and documentation samples to facilitate improved patient care"-- Provided by publisher.

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