This book has been designed to provide the reader with up to date knowledge and understanding of the most commonly used agent in the field of electrotherapy. Includes CDROM. Contributors, Preface, Scientific Background, Electrophysical and Thermal Principles, Electrical Properties of Cells and Tissues, Tissues Repair, Sensory and Motor Nerve Activation, Physiology of Pain, Scientific Basis of Therapy, Thermal Effects, Low Energy Treatments: Non Thermal or Microthermal?, Stemulative Effects, Conductive Agents, Heat and Cold: Conduction Methods, Electromagnetic Agents, Infrared Irradiation, Diathermy, Short Wave Diathermy, Microwave Diathermy, Ultrasound, Ultrasound Therapy, Low Frequency Currents, Low Frequency Currents An Introduction, Neuromuscular and Muscular Electrical Stimulation, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Interferential Current for Pain Control, Diagnosis and Assessment Applications, Electrophysiological Testing, Would Assessment, Electrical Stimulation for Wound Healing: A Review of Current Knowledge, Appendix: Safety in Practice, Index.