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.

• Case studies with clinical decision components feature rationales for selecting and applying each therapeutic modality.
• Suggested Lab Activities promote discussion and hands-on practice.
• Illustrations, photographs, and graphs bring the text to life and familiarize you with the equipment you’ll need to know about when you enter your clinical rotations.
• Important facts, highlighted in each chapter, prepare you for tests on the clinical application of the modality.
• “Key Word Literature Searches” and “Websites for Literature for Evidence” boxes enhance your understanding of research and evidence.

New To This Edition:

• Updated, Enhanced, & Revised! The content reflects the most current information on the science and practice of therapeutic interventions.
• Updated & Enhanced! A more step-by-step approach to the application of the agents makes the procedures easier to follow and easier to understand.
• New! Case Studies are followed by open-ended questions that promote active discussions of clinical decision-making.
• New! “For Whom and When” boxes succinctly describe which patients are most appropriate for the application of a specific physical agent and when administration of the agent is most indicated and supported.
• “Complementary Role” sections highlight how specific agents play a complementary role to other interventions as part of the larger plan of care.
• Updated! References at the end of each chapter reflect timely and relevant sources of information.