Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation, Fifth Edition by William Prentice

Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation, Fifth Edition by William Prentice

The most comprehensive textbook available on therapeutic modalities in rehabilitation – enhanced by a full-color presentation and numerous case studies

Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation is a theoretically based but practically oriented guide to the use of therapeutic modalities for practicing clinicians and their students. It clearly presents the basis for use of each different type of modality and allows clinicians to make their own decision as to which will be the most effective in a given situation. Presented in full color, the text describes various concepts, principles, and theories that are supported by scientific research, factual evidence, and experience of the authors in dealing with various conditions.

• Essential text for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy programs
• Author Bill Prentice was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame in 2004
• Evidenced based and supported by case studies and laboratory activities to demonstrate the application of the modalities on patients

William E. Prentice, PhD, PT, ATC, FNATA is recognized as an author, educator, and clinician. He received both BS and MS degrees from the University of Delaware, a PhD degree in sports medicine and applied physiology from the University of Virginia, and a BSPT degree in physical therapy from the University of North Carolina. He is a Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science and has served as the Program Director of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Accredited Post-Professional Athletic Training Education Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill since 1980. He started his career as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Temple University prior to beginning his PhD at Virginia. He also served for 10 years as the Director of Sports Medicine Education for the Healthsouth Corporation.

Dr. Prentice is the author of 54 editions of 10 different textbooks, most notably Principles of Athletic Training, Essentials of Athletic Injury Management, Athletic Training: An Introduction to Professional Practice, The Role of the Athletic Trainer in Sports Medicine: An Introduction for the Secondary School Student, Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Techniques for Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Therapeutic Modalities for Physical Therapists, Musculoskeletal Intervention: Techniques for Therapeutic Exercise, and Get Fit, Stay Fit. He has published more than 100 journal articles and abstracts, and has made more than 220 lectures and presentations. Dr. Prentice served as the athletic trainer for the Women's Soccer Program at the University of North Carolina for 26 years since 1980 and during that period the team won 17 National Collegiate Athletic Association and 1 Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women National Championships.

Dr. Prentice has been the recipient of numerous awards from the NATA including, most notably, the Sayers Bud Miller Distinguished Athletic Training Educator Award in 1999, the Educational Multimedia Committee Videotape Production Award in 1997, and the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award in 1999. In 2004, Dr. Prentice was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame. In 2006, the NATA established the William E. Prentice Scholarship that is presented annually in his name. In 2008, Dr. Prentice was selected in the inaugural class as a NATA Fellow. In 2012, Dr. Prentice was inducted into the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association Hall of Fame. In 2014, Dr. Prentice received the Dr. Ernst Jokl Sports Medicine Award from the United States Sports Academy. In 2019, the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers' Association established the William Prentice Post-Professional Scholarship to be presented annually.

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ISBN 13	9781259861185
ISBN 10	125986118X
Title	Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation, Fifth Edition
Author	William Prentice
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	McGraw-Hill Education
Year published	2017-12-21
Number of pages	688
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.