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Therapeutic Agents for the Physical Therapist Assistant focuses on the use and execution of each physical agent, covering thermal, sound-energy, mechanical, electrical, and electromagnetic agents. Tables, graphs, review questions, and photos are included for visual reference and lab practice. Clinical tips and case studies are sprinkled throughout each chapter, along with sample documentation and checklists to follow when documenting a therapeutic modality. This textbook is perfect for instructors in PTA programs looking for a text on physical modalities and agents that is geared specifically toward their students. This text will equally hold a valuable place on the shelf as an important reference text for PTA students after they enter the field.
Introduction
Modality Categories and Indications
Thermal Agents
Cryotherapy
Sound-Energy Modalities
Mechanical Agents
Traction
Compression
Manual Therapy and Soft-Tissue Mobilization
Electrical Agents
Electromagnetic Agents
Low-Level Laser Therapy, Infrared Light Therapy, and Ultraviolet Light