Therapeutic modalities for musculoskeletal injuries - Denegar, Craig R.; Saliba, Ethan, 1956-; Saliba, Susan Foreman, 1963- (Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2010)
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Sports injuries -- Treatment; Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries -- Treatment; Sports medicine; Athletic Injuries -- therapy; Musculoskeletal System -- injuries; Pain -- prevention & control; Physical Therapy Modalities; Rehabilitation -- methods