Practical Physical Therapy Handbook

Author: Jiang Liping
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This is a practical reference book introducing the fundamentals of physical therapy, divided into three parts: Electротherapy, Sonotherapy, and Phototherapy, with a total of 16 chapters. It primarily introduces 12 common pharmacological treatment methods, including direct current therapy, DC drug iontophoresis, low-frequency electrotherapy, medium-frequency electrotherapy, radiofrequency therapy, sonophoresis, ultrasound therapy, infrared therapy, visible light therapy, ultraviolet therapy, UV irradiation therapy, and laser therapy. Before introducing each method, it explains the principles of its application and the equipment required for treatment, and elaborates in detail on the effects of the method on the body, treatment methods or procedures, precautions, indications, and contraindications. The content is scientific, the methods are practical, and it is suitable for young physical therapists, medical students, healthcare workers in grassroots clinics, and enthusiasts of physical therapy as a reference for reading.