Manual for Physical Agents (5th Edition) [Plastic Comb]

Karen W. Hayes (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0838561284 | ISBN-13: 978-0838561287 | Publication Date: August 8, 1999 | Edition: 5

The ideal departmental procedural manual, this book guides readers through application techniques for the various physical therapy agents. Begins with brief general comments regarding the use of electromedical equipment; presents a brief summary of the physics of production and physiological effects of each agent along with step-by-step instructions on how to use equipment. Keeps instructions generic enough to apply to a wide variety of equipment currently available. Contains a diagnostic checklist with all major diseases and syndromes. Offers more extensive coverage of all types of calculations than any other book. Provides reading lists for each agent. Is conveniently spiral-bound for ease of use. For physical therapy assistants and athletic trainers looking to learn more or refresh their skills.

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The ideal departmental procedural manual, this book guides readers through application techniques for the various physical therapy agents. Begins with brief general comments regarding the use of electromedical equipment; presents a brief summary of the physics of production and physiological effects of each agent along with step-by-step instructions on how to use equipment. Keeps instructions generic enough to apply to a wide variety of equipment currently available. Contains a diagnostic checklist with all major diseases and syndromes. Offers more extensive coverage of all types of calculations than any other book. Provides reading lists for each agent. Is conveniently spiral-bound for ease of use. For physical therapy assistants and athletic trainers looking to learn more or refresh their skills.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 214 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (August 8, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838561284
• ISBN-13: 978-0838561287
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #685,780 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Medical Procedure

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding guide for clinical use!, February 14, 2007

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Michael Duchaj (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manual for Physical Agents (Paperback)

I have used this manual since my days as a student at Northwestern University. I have used the information to revise departmental procedures, make clinical decisions and teach students. The outline format is well organized and helpful. Information is thorough, evidence based and concise. This is a book you will keep as a reference. Physical agents reamin a powerful adjunct for clinical treatment, and access to clear and objective information is essential to making good clinical decisions. This book should be on your shelf!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great service, good book, August 25, 2011

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Nicole - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Manual for Physical Agents (6th Edition) (Spiral-bound)

Excellent! Only my 2nd time ordering off Amazon, but I went off great reviews, which is why I'm leaving one. Ordered on a Fri night after business hrs, received the following Thursday. Plenty of time for me to return my overpriced textbooks to the bookstore! Item was undamaged and received as advertised. Super!!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor print quality for the price, January 9, 2011

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R G (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Manual for Physical Agents 5/E & Nelson's Clinical Electrotherapy 3/E (Paperback)

For the price of the book I am very surprised how poor the print quality and paper is. The book is only 214 pages long and looks like it was printed from home. We will see how long it lasts.