Physiatric therapeutics. 2. Therapeutic heat and cold, electrotherapy, and therapeutic exercise
DeLateur, B.J.; Hinderer, S.R.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 71(4-S): S260-S263
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9993 PMID: 2322105 Document Number: 351611
This self-directed learning module highlights the general concepts and advances in therapeutic heat and cold, electrotherapy, and therapeutic exercise. This article is part of the chapter on physiatric therapeutics for the Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program Study Guide for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Special advances include lasers in medicine and the description of the appropriate type of exercise for weight control.