"Therapeutic modalities, biophysical agents, electrophysical agents, or whatever name you prefer, these interventions have remained a part of the rehabilitation sciences for decades. This seventh edition continues to address these therapies and their role in patient care. Every chapter in this edition includes updated references, new case studies, and considerations for whom and when a specific modality may be indicated"-- Provided by publisher.

Preceded by Modalities for therapeutic intervention / [edited by] James W. Bellew, Susan L. Michlovitz, Thomas P. Nolan Jr. Sixth edition. [2016].

Therapeutic modalities past, present, and future : their role in the patient care management model / James W. Bellew -- Cold therapy modalities / Stacie J. Fruth, and Susan L. Michlovitz -- Therapeutic heat / Sandy Rennie, and Susan L. Michlovitz -- Therapeutic ultrasound / David Lake -- Hydrotherapy : the use of water as a therapeutic agent / Elaine L. Bukowski, and Thomas P. Nolan Jr. -- Electromagnetic waves-laser, diathermy, and pulsed electromagnetic fields / Robert Post, and Thomas P. Nolan Jr. -- Spinal traction / Charles Hazle -- Intermittent pneumatic compression / Robert Marsico -- Foundations of clinical electrotherapy / James W. Bellew -- Clinical electrical stimulation : application and techniques / James W. Bellew -- Electrical stimulation for pain control / Richard E. Liebano -Therapeutic modalities for improving range of motion / Andrew Starsky -- Electrotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders / C. Scott Bickel, Chris M. Gregory, and James W. Bellew -- NMES and FES in patients with neurological diagnoses / Therese E. Johnston -- Therapeutic modalities for tissue healing / Ed Mahoney -- Alternative modalities for pain and tissue healing / Thomas P. Nolan Jr. -- Electrophysiological testing of nerves and muscles / Arthur J. Nitz, and James W. Bellew.