Electrophysical Modalities (formerly Electrotherapy: Evidence-Based Practice) is back in its 13th edition, continuing to uphold the standard of clinical research and evidence base for which it has become renowned. This popular textbook comprehensively covers the use of electrotherapy in clinical practice and includes the theory which underpins that practice. Over recent years the range of therapeutic agents involved and the scope for their use have greatly increased and the new edition includes and evaluates the latest evidence and most recent developments in this fast-growing field.
Tim Watson is joined by co-editor Ethne Nussbaum and both bring years of clinical, research and teaching experience to the new edition, with a host of new contributors, all leaders in their specialty.
1 Introduction to Scientific Concepts 1 Introduction and General Concepts, Tim Watson and Ethne L. Nussbaum SECTION 2 Biophysical and Physiological Constructs 2 Physical Principles of Sound, Electricity and Magnetism, Gail ter Haar 3 Physiological Principles, (a) The Neurobiology of Pain and Analgesia, Kathleen A. Sluka (b) Soft Tissue Healing and Repair, Tim Watson 4 Foundations of Electrical Stimulation, David M. Selkowitz SECTION 3 Thermal and Microthermal Modalities 5 Biophysical Effects of Heating and Cooling, Tim Watson 6 Superficial Heating, Binoy Kumaran 7 Pulsed and Continuous Shortwave and Radiofrequency Therapies, Maryam M. Al-Mandeel and Tim Watson 8 Cryotherapy, Chris Bleakley SECTION 4 Non-Thermal, Microthermal and Light Energies 9 Ultrasound, Tim Watson 10 Laser/Photobiomodulation, G. David Baxter and Ethne L. Nussbaum 11 Ultraviolet Therapy, Ethne L. Nussbaum 12 Magnetic and Pulsed Magnetic (PEMF) Therapies, Oscar Ronzio 13 Shockwave, Cliff Eaton and Tim Watson 14 Vibration, Marco Y. C. Pang and Freddy M. H. Lam SECTION 5 Electrical Stimulation 15 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Mark I. Johnson 16 Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Joseph Anthony 17 Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), Sally Durham and Sarah Taylor 18 Alternating Currents: Interferential Therapy, Russian Stimulation and Burst-Modulated Low-Frequency Stimulation, Jorge Fuentes C. 19 Electrical Stimulation for Wounds, Luther Kloth, Anna Polak and Tim Watson SECTION 6 Diagnostics 20 Electrodiagnosis, Michael C. Lescallette 21 Ultrasound Imaging, John Leddy and Mark Maybury SECTION 7 Safe Practice 22 Electrophysical Agents: General Guidelines, Contraindications and Precautions,Tim Watson and Ethne L. Nussbaum
