Strength, Power, and Endurance Training
Chapter 16 Strength, Power, and Endurance Training 16.1 Active Range of Motion OVERVIEW. Active range of motion (AROM, also active assisted range of motion [AAROM]) is movement generated by active…
Electrical Stimulation
Chapter 41 Electrical Stimulation 41.1 Electrical Safety OVERVIEW. McConnell1 provides practical, nontechnical advice to clinicians to lessen the risk of electric shock with patients (also see Hydrotherapy, Biofeedback). PROCEDURAL CONCERNS…
Assistive Devices
Chapter 29 Assistive Devices 29.1 Canes OVERVIEW. Canes are wooden or metal walking devices that are held in one hand and designed to aid in stability and to “take some…
Hydrotherapy
Chapter 44 Hydrotherapy INCLUDES FULL BODY IMMERSION; WHIRLPOOL EXCLUDES DEBRIDEMENT/WOUND CARE (SEE DEBRIDEMENT) EXCLUDES AQUATIC THERAPY (SEE AQUATIC THERAPY) OVERVIEW. Hydrotherapy is water treatment used for exercises, pain management, and…
Spinal Traction
Chapter 51 Spinal Traction (Includes Mechanical and Inversion Traction) (Excludes Manual Traction) OVERVIEW. Traction is a modality that uses force to elongate soft tissue and separate bone surfaces at the…
Manual/Mechanical Techniques
Chapter 36 Manual/Mechanical Techniques 36.1 Percussion and Vibration of the Chest OVERVIEW. Percussion is a manual technique of administering rhythmic, alternating, cupped-hand movements over lung segments to dislodge and mobilize…
Wound Care
Chapter 38 Wound Care OVERVIEW. Wound care may incorporate debridement techniques. Debridement is the procedure of removing devitalized tissue (and foreign matter) from a wound. Moist devitalized tissue supports the…
