Description
Book SynopsisThis fully revised new edition includes some new topics such as high power laser therapy, shockwave therapy and targeted radiofrequency therapy have also been added in this edition. The number of objective type questions have also been increased to 300 with an answer key to meet the needs of students in electrotherapy.
- Covers basic information on inflammation, repair, and role of physical agents to basic electricity, magnetism, and different electrotherapeutic modalities in detail.
- Chapters have been presented in simple manner with suitable line diagrams and photographs which can easily be understood by the students.
- Emphasis has been given on practical application of the different electrotherapeutic and actinotherapeutic modalities.
Table of Contents1. Introduction, Inflammation, Repair and Role of Physical Agents
2. Electrical Fundamentals
3. Magnetic Energy
4. Valves, Transistors and Rectifiers
5. Electrical Measurement Systems and Distribution of Electricity
6. Electrical Safety Factors and Electric Shock
7. Laws Governing Radiation
8. Electrophysiology of Nerve Transmission and Muscle Contraction
9. Therapeutic Currents
10. Low Frequency Currents
11. Electrodiagnosis
12. Biofeedback
13. Medium Frequency Currents
14. Heat and Cold
15. High Frequency Currents (SWD, LWD, MWD, Ultrasound and Phonophoresis)
16. Infrared Radiation
17. Laser Therapy
18. Ultraviolet Radiation
19. Traction
20. Targeted Radiofrequency Therapy
21. Shockwave Therapy
Objective Type Questions
