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Book Detail
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Physical Agent Modalities: Theory and Application for the Occupational Therapist
Bracciano, A.
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Category: Occupational Therapy Imprint: Slack Incorporated Affiliation: Saginaw Valley State University, MI Dimensions: 10.0 x 0.5 x 7.0 in
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Synopsis:
With the advent of technological advances and the expanded role of the occupational therapist, Dr. Bracciano has written a text specifically for the use of physical agent modalities in occupational therapy. Thi s text teaches the proper use and application of physical agent modali ties in the occupational therapy treatment process. Occupational ther apy is embracing new technology and interventions in an effort to bett er facilitate occupational performance in clients. Physical agents, in cluding the use of heat, cold, water, electricity, light, and mechanic al devices, are being utilized with greater frequency. Superficial the rmal agents, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, phonophoresis, ion tophoresis, electrical stimulation, and transcutaneous electrical nerv e stimulation are some of the modalities covered in this book.
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