Therapeutic modalities for musculoskeletal injuries [[Book] /]
Craig Denegar, Ethan Saliba, and Susan Saliba.
- 3rd ed.
- Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2010.
- 390 p : ill ; 29 cm .
- Athletic training education series .
- Athletic training education series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The contemporary use of therapeutic modalities -- Psychological aspects of rehabilitation -- Tissue injury, inflammation, and repair -- Pain and pain relief -- Persistent pain and chronic pain -- Impact of injury and pain on neuromuscular control -- Evidence-based application of therapeutic modalities -- Cold and superficial heat -- Principles of electrotherapy -- Clinical uses of electrical stimulation -- Ultrasound, diathermy, and electromagnetic fields -- Low-level laser therapy -- Mechanical energy -- Treatment plans for acute musculoskeletal injuries -- Neuromuscular control and biofeedback -- Clinical management of persistent pain.