A volume in the Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation Series, curated by Steven L. Wolf, PhD, PT, FAPTA

Implement a current, evidence-based approach to the selection, application, and uses of therapeutic modalities as an essential tool for functionally based rehabilitation and as a complement to other types of interventions in a patient-centered model of care.

The 7th Edition of this groundbreaking text fosters an in-depth understanding of the science behind each modality, its advantages and limitations, its appropriateness for specific conditions, and its implementation. A hands-on problem-solving approach promotes the development of essential clinical decision-making skills through a wealth of full-color photographs and illustrations, special features, and challenging cases studies.

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I.INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
1. Therapeutic Modalities Past Present, and Future: Their Role in Patient Care Management Model (James W. Bellew, PT, EdD, MS)

II.TYPES OF MODALITIES
2. Cold Therapy Modalities (Stacie J. Fruth, PT, DHSc, OCS & Rodney Weir, PT, DPT, DHS,NHS)
3. Therapeutic Heat (Sandy Rennie, PT, PhD)
4. Therapeutic Ultrasound (David Lake PT, PhD, and James W. Bellew, PT, EdD, MS)
5. Hydrotherapy: The Use of Water as a Therapeutic Agent (M. Alysia Mastrangelo PT, PhD, & Thomas P. Nolan Jr., PT, DPT, OCS)
6. Electromagnetic Waves - Laser, Diathermy, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (Robert  E. Post, PT, PhD & Thomas P. Nolan Jr., PT, DPT, OCS)
7. Spinal Traction (Charles Hazle, PT, PhD)
8. Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (Robert Marsico, PT, PhD)
9. Foundations of Clinical Electrotherapy (James W. Bellew, PT, EdD, MS)
10. Clinical Electrical Stimulation Application and Techniques (James W. Bellew, PT, EdD, MS)

III. CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF MODALITIES
11. Mechanisms of Pain and Use of Therapeutic Modalities (Richard E. Liebano, PT, PhD)
12. Therapeutic Modalities for Improving Range of Motion (Edward Jones, PT, DHSc & Andrew Starsky, PT, PhD)
13. Electrotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders (C. Scott Bickel, PT, PhD; Chris M. Gregory, PT, PhD & James W. Bellew, PT, EdD, MS)
14. Electrical Stimulation in Patients with Neurological Diagnoses (Therese E. Johnston, PT, PhD, MBA)
15. Therapeutic Modalities for Tissue Healing (Ed Mahoney, PT, DPT, CWS & Erin McCallister, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT)
16. Alternative Modalities for Pain and Tissue Healing (Thomas P. Nolan Jr., PT, DPT, OCS)
17. Electrophysiological Testing of Nerves and Muscles (Arthur J. Nitz, PT, PhD & James W. Bellew, PT, EdD, MS)
Glossary
Index