"Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation is a theoretically based but practically oriented guide to the use of therapeutic modalities for practicing clinicians and their students. It clearly presents the basis for use of each different type of modality and allows clinicians to make their own decision as to which will be the most effective in a given situation. Presented in full color, the text describes various concepts, principles, and theories that are supported by scientific research, factual evidence, and experience of the authors in dealing with various conditions."-- Publisher's website.

The basic science of therapeutic modalities -- Using therapeutic modalities to affect the healing process -- The role of therapeutic modalities in wound healing -- Managing pain with therapeutic modalities -- Basic principles of electricity and electrical stimulating currents -- Iontophoresis -- Biofeedback -- Principles of electrophysiologic evaluation and testing -- Cryotheraphy and thermotherapy -- Therapeutic ultrasound -- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy -- Shortwave and microwave diathermy -- Light therapy -- Spinal traction -- Intermittent pneumatic compression devices -- Therapeutic massage -- Vibration therapy -- Location of motor points -- Units of measure -- Self-test questions.