Manual for Physical Agents


Book Description

For introductory courses in Physical Agents or Thermotherapy, Electrotherapy, and Physical Modalities in departments of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assisting. This text guides students through application techniques for the various physical agents. Beginning with brief general comments regarding the use of electromedical equipment, it presents a brief summary of the physics of production and physiological effects of each agent along with step-by-step instructions and illustrations on how to use equipment. All instructions are generic enough to apply to a wide variety of equipment currently available. Conveniently spiral-bound for ease of use, it is a perfect compliment to any physical agents text.




Physical Agents Theory and Practice


Book Description

Develop the clinical decision-making skills you need to be a successful PTA. This easy-to-follow approach helps you learn how to successfully relate thermal, mechanical, and electrical modalities with specific therapeutic goals while understanding all of the physiologic ramifications




Physical Agents in the Environment and Workplace


Book Description

This book explores environmental physical agents and their potential effect on public and occupational health. It considers the theory, current research, and applications of physical agents including noise, ionizing radiation protection and non ionizing radiation protection, and explores the monitoring, measurement, modeling and mitigation of each of these. Features: Covers all three physical agents in one comprehensive book Presents the latest results from research, as well as theory Contributed to by a panel of international experts




Biophysical Agents


Book Description

Written specifically for PTAs! Develop the clinical decision-making skills you need to be a successful PTA. This easy-to-follow approach helps you learn how to successfully relate thermal, mechanical, and electrical biophysical agents to specific therapeutic goals while understanding all the physiologic ramifications. Drawing from the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, this text will enable you to make the connection between a physical agent and the appropriate treatment interventions as part of a comprehensive, successful physical therapy treatment program.




Physical Agents in Rehabilitation - E Book


Book Description

- NEW! Shock Wave Therapy chapter covers the principles, evidence base, and practical guidance for using this newly available physical agent. - NEW! Updated Lasers, Light and Photobiomodulation chapter adds over 100 new references and more specific guidance for selecting parameters for clinical application. - NEW! Enhanced eBook version – included with print purchase – allows access to the entire, fully searchable text, along with figures and references from the book, on a variety of devices.




Immunology: Overview and Laboratory Manual


Book Description

A two-in-one text providing teaching lab students with an overview of immunology as well as a lab manual complete with current standard exercises. Section I of this book provides an overview of the immune system and immunity, and includes review questions, problem sets, case studies, inquiry-based questions, and more to provide students with a strong foundation in the field. Section II consists of twenty-two lab exercises focused on key concepts in immunology, such as antibody production, cell separation, cell function, immunoassays, Th1/Th2 cytokine detection, cell and tissue culture methods, and cell and molecular biology techniques. Appendices include safety information, suggested links and readings, and standard discipline processes, protocols, and instructions.




IAP Textbook of Pediatrics


Book Description

IAP Textbook of Pediatrics is the latest edition of this extensive textbook, which highlights the substantial advances in preventive and therapeutic care in paediatrics since the last edition. This edition has been thoroughly revised and reorganised into a single volume, enhanced by nearly 1200 full colour images and illustrations which allow for quick and easy reference. New content and topics in this edition include new IAP growth charts, human milk banking, and survival of childhood cancer.




Physical and Biological Hazards of the Workplace


Book Description

Completely updated version this classic reference covers both physical hazards and biological agents Provides updated information on protecting workers from proven and possible health risks from manual material handling, extremes of temperature and pressure, ionizing and non-ionizing (magnetic fields) radiation, shiftwork, and more Details major changes in our understanding of biological hazards including Ebola, Chikungunya, Zika, HIV, Hepatitis C, Lyme disease, MERS-CoV, TB, and much more All infectious diseases have been updated from an occupational health perspective Includes practical guidance on to how to set up medical surveillance for hazards and suggests preventive measures that can be used to reduce occupational diseases