A Manual of Electrotherapy |
Contents
Scope of Electrotherapy | 3 |
Physics and Physiological Effects of Heat | 13 |
Infrared and Luminous Radiation | 36 |
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action potentials alternating current ampere anode apparatus applied atoms body capacitor cathode cause cells charge chemical chronaxie circuit clinical coil conduction conductors consists contraction cord current flow current strength denervated muscle device diathermy direct current dosage duration effects elec electric current electrical energy electrical stimulation electrodes electrodiagnosis electromagnetic electromedical electromotive force electromyography erythema exposure faradic fibers filament frequency galvanic current heat high-frequency current impulses increased inductance infrared radiation insulating intensity ions irradiation lamp layer lesions light low-frequency lower motor neuron luminous magnetic measure mercury metal meter method microwave diathermy millimicrons motor point motor unit muscular negative pole oscillations pads pain paralysis patient penetration peripheral nerve physical physiological plate positive produced quartz radiant energy resistance response sensation sensory short-wave diathermy skin spectrum substances temperature testing tetanizing current therapeutic therapy thermal tion tissues treated treatment ultrasound ultraviolet radiation ultraviolet rays usually vacuum tube visible voltage wavelengths wire