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Physical Agents Laboratory Manual

Author : Barbara J Behrens

Publisher : F A Davis Company

Page : 172 pages

File Size : 21,92 MB

Release : 1997-12-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780803602755

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Book Description

This manual helps students understand the principles behind the theory and rationale for the application of physical agents. It stresses the importance of critical thinking skills and emphasizes recording.





Laboratory Manual for Physical Agents

Author : Behrens

Publisher : F A Davis Company

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 16,30 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780803611351

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Activities provide specific instructions and guiding questions, giving the opportunity to make observations, think as a therapist, and draw conclusions. Includes new photographs and illustrations to depict patient positions, equipment, and application techniques. The Appendix contains step-by-step instructions for various application techniques, such as TENS, hydrotherapy, and iontophoresis.





Biophysical Agents

Author : Barbara J. Behrens

Publisher : F.A. Davis

Page : 1105 pages

File Size : 11,43 MB

Release : 2020-09-29

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1719643008

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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.



Laboratory Biosafety Manual

Author : World Health Organization

Publisher : World Health Organization

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 33,46 MB

Release : 2004-12-28

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9789241546508

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Book Description

This is the third edition of this manual which contains updated practical guidance on biosafety techniques in laboratories at all levels. It is organised into nine sections and issues covered include: microbiological risk assessment; lab design and facilities; biosecurity concepts; safety equipment; contingency planning; disinfection and sterilisation; the transport of infectious substances; biosafety and the safe use of recombinant DNA technology; chemical, fire and electrical safety aspects; safety organisation and training programmes; and the safety checklist.



Manual for Physical Agents

Author : Karen W. Hayes

Publisher : Prentice Hall

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 26,90 MB

Release : 2011-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9780136072157

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Book Description

MANUAL FOR PHYSICAL AGENTS, 6/e is a core education resource for modern physical therapists, therapist assistants, and athletic trainers. It integrates concise summaries of the theoretical background and available evidence for each technique; step-by-step instructions presented generically, without brand names; and broad coverage of most current techniques. Designed for easy use, its lay-flat spiral binding remains open while students practice independently in laboratory sessions; concise tables provide fast access to essential information. This edition offers stronger focus on evidence-based practice; a new chapter on evaluating new interventions; new study and discussion questions; and extensive new topic coverage: from controlled cold compression to electrical stimulation for tissue repair.



Manual for Physical Agents

Author : Karen W. Hayes

Publisher : Prentice Hall

Page : 228 pages

File Size : 29,6 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Medical

ISBN :

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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.