Denegar, Craig R.

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.

All age.

9780736078917 (hard cover) 0736078916 (hard cover)

2009020454


Sports injuries--Treatment.
Musculoskeletal system--Wounds and injuries--Treatment.
Sports medicine.
Athletic Injuries--therapy.
Musculoskeletal System--injuries.
Pain--prevention & control.
Rehabilitation--methods.

RD97 / .D46 2010

617.1027

QT 261 / D T