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Author: Edited by Sheila Kitchen
ISBN: 0443072167
Number of Pages: 348
Cover: Paperback
Since the first edition over 60 years ago the book has become established as an essential textbook for those using electrotherapies in the field of clinical rehabilitation. Over the years the range of therapeutic agents involved and the scope for their use has greatly increased, whilst at the same time research findings have helped to develop the body of scientific evidence for their efficacy. The book has changed from a descriptve anecdotal text to one that is now soundly based on the latest evidence and incorporates the most recent developments in this fast-growing field. For this reason it was considered appropriate to change the title of this book for the new edition.
Electrotherapy- evidence -based practice has been designed to provide the reader with an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the most commonly-used agents in the field of electrotherapy. It will provides safe and appropriate information on the application of treatments, whilst avoiding the 'cook book' approach which inhibits informed clinical decision making. The inclusion of a free CD ROM provides the opportunity to practice the "application" of treatments in a safe situation. The information presented here will enable those working in the field of electrotherapy to provide safe and effective delivery of electrotherapy to their patients
Features
- Written and edited by expert researchers and practitioners
- Includes a thorough review of the physical and biological principles underlying the therapeutic use
- Incorporates the most up-to-date information on equipment, practice and research
- Presents a new section on electroacupuncture
- Encourages the reader to use informed judgement when applying the techniques on an individual basis and gives them information to enable them to do so
- Now includes a free CD-Rom which provides simulations to allow the student to practice the operating and control of the machines involved before using them in a real clinical situation
- Improved page design and layout and illustrated with new line drawings throughout.
What's New
- Extensive revision and updating throughout
- Most line illustrations redrawn
- Improved design and layout using tints
- New section on electroacupuncture
- Inclusion of FREE CD-ROM giving simulation exercises for students.
Contents
Section A: Scientific background
Introduction: Safety
1. Electrophysical properties
2. Electrical properties of cells and tissues
3. Tissue repair
4. Sensory and motor nerve activation
5. Physiology of pain
Section B: Scientific basis of therapy
6. Thermal effects
7. Low energy treatments: Nonthermal or microthermal
8. Stimulative effects
Section C: Conductive agents
9. Heat and cold: conduction materials
Section D: Electromagnetic agents
10. Infrared radiation
11 Part 1 Shortwave diathermy
Part 2 Microwave diathermy
12. Low intensity laser therapy
13. Ultraviolet therapy
Section E: Ultrasound
14. Ultrasound therapy
Section F: Low-frequency currents
15. Low-frequency currents - an introduction
16. Neuromuscular and muscular electrical stimulation
17. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
18. Interferential for pain control
19. Part 1 Diagnostic applications
Part 2 Assessment
20. Electrical stimulation for wound healing
Appendix: Safety in Practice
Index
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