Author: Susan L. Michlovitz
Publisher: F A Davis Company
ISBN: 9780803600447
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
-- Reviews the applications of thermal agents to reduce pain, improve joint motion, and enhance healing -- Heat and cold agents are described and their methods of application are discussed; rationales are included for use of each modality based on physiologic and physical effects, patient safety, and therapeutic goals -- Guidelines for safety, maintenance of equipment, and current research for each agent are outlined