Libros: Catálogo General > Electromedicina

Dean P. Currier; Karen W. Hayes; Roger M. Nelson; Dean P. Currier; Karen W. Hayes

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Updated and reorganized, the third edition of this popular book uses a problem-oriented approach to present the principles of electrical stimulation, physiology and useful instrumentation as they relate to electrotherapy. This comprehensive text focuses on the clinical effectiveness of electrotherapeutic modalities and their physiologic impact on function and healing. Featuring new case studies and review questions, it also includes new material on the use of electrical stimulation for tissue repair and pain management, improving muscle performance, and increasing functional activity. Physical therapy students and practitioners.

Contenido

Preface

Sect. I: Basic Principles of Electrotherapy

1. Review of Physiology
2. Instrumentation and Product Safety
3. Principles of Electrical Stimulation 55

Sect. II: Clinical Applications of Electrotherapy

4. Electrical Stimulation for Improving Muscle Performance
5. Electrical Stimulation for Tissue Repair: Basic Information
6. Externally Applied Electric Current for Tissue Repair
7. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Pain Management
8. Electrical Stimulation to Increase Functional Activity
9. Electrical Stimulation of Denervated Muscle

Sect. III: Contemporary Application of Electrotherapeutic Examination and Intervention

10. Evaluating New Treatments in Electrotherapy
11. Therapeutic Uses of Biofeedback
12. Electrophysiologic Evaluation: An Overview

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Editorial: Appleton & Lange