Description: Part I. Foundations of Therapeutic Modalities 1. The Science of Therapeutic Modalities by William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina 2. Using Therapeutic Modalities to Affect the Healing Process by William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina 3. Managing Pain with Therapeutic Modalities by Craig Denegar, Penn State University, Philip B. Donely, Chester County Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Part II. Thermal Modalities 4. Infrared Modalities (Therapeutic Heat and Cold) by William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina and Gerald W. Bell, University of Illinois 5. Therapeutic Ultrasound by David Draper, Brigham Young University and William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina 6. Shortwave and Microwave Diathermy by William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina and David O. Draper, Brigham Young University Part III. Electrical Modalities 7. Basic Principles of Electricity by William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina 8. Electrical Stimulating Currents by Daniel N. Hooker, University of North Carolina 9. Iontophoresis by William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina Part IV. Mechanical Modalities 10. Therapeutic Sports Massage by William E. Prentice, Claribeth Lehn, both of the University of North Carolina 11. Intermittent Compression Devices by Daniel N. Hooker, University of North Carolina 12. Spinal Traction by Daniel N. Hooker, University of North Carolina Part V. Other Modalities 13. Biofeedback by William E. Prentice, University of North Carolina 14. Low-Power Lasers by Ethan N. Saliba, Susan H. Foreman, both of University of Virginia 15. Ultraviolet Therapy by J. Marc Davis, University of North Carolina

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