The publications made by the members of the group are:

1. Textbook of Electrotherapy, 1st Edition, 2005

2. Textbook of Electrotherapy, 2nd Edition (Coming Soon)
3. Step by step Practical Electrotherapy
4. Medical Biochemistry for Physiotherapy Students
5. Manual of Practical Electrotherapy

BOOK REVIEW

Textbook of Electrotherapy, Ed.1/2005, Pub: JAYPEE Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi JAGMOHAN SINGH Pages 320, Illustrations 143, Price Rs. 275/$ 15, Cover type: Paperback

The book titled ‘Textbook of Electrotherapy’ has been written especially for the physiotherapy students. Also, the book is useful for professionals of Physiotherapy, clinicians & teachers.

The book has been written in a very systematic manner. All chapters have been written in a very simple and lucid manner. Utmost efforts have been made by author to cover all the necessary aspects of Electrotherapy, starting from the history of Electrotherapy to the recent advances.

Utmost efforts have been made to keep this textbook up to date. Author has given a fairly complete coverage of the subject describing the most common modalities known to be employed by physiotherapists. The intention is to explain how these modalities work and their effects upon the patient. The book covers the syllabus of various universities.

In Chapter One, author has laid the foundations of principles of electrotherapy. The nature, production, effects and uses on the body tissues of each modality are explained and illustrated. Starting from the origin of Electricity, to the use in various experiments in sciences, to the conduction of electricity in nerves and contraction of muscles, all basic aspects have been covered in details. Fundamental principles of electricity have been explained in details i.e, Ohm’s Law, Coulomb’s Law, Law of conservation of energy, quantization of electricity etc. Static electricity & current electricity has also been explained. Thermal and chemical effects of currents, magnetic effects of currents and electromagnetic waves have also been added.

Chapter Two covers the Low frequency currents. Starting form Faradic type current, modified faradic current, electro-therapeutic currents including alternating, direct & pulsed currents, Interrupted direct current, evenly alternating currents including sinusoidal currents and di-dynamic currents, Interrupted Galvanic current to the Electrical Nerve Stimulation, accommodation, effects of frequency of stimulation, strength of contraction, Pathological changes in peripheral nerve, Seddon’s classification of Nerve injuries, Process of Denervation and Regeneration of Nerve. Different waveforms, Waveform shape, Pulse Vs Phases and direction of current flow, Pulse amplitude, Pulse charge, Pulse rate of rise and decay time, asymmetric waveforms, Exponential current, Pulse duration, Pulse frequency and Current modulations have also been added in this Chapter. Indications for the use of Low Frequency Currents and Physiological effects of Low Frequency Currents have been explained in details.

Methods of treatment are the special feature of this book. Comprehensive Proforma for the assessment of the patient’s condition has been formulated for the convenience of the students. Methods of Median Nerve Stimulation, Ulnar Nerve Stimulation, Radial Nerve Stimulation, Erb’s Paralysis, Facial Nerve Stimulation, Deltoid Inhibition, Quadriceps Inhibition, Lateral popliteal Nerve Stimulation, Faradism under pressure and Faradic foot bath has been explained in details. Common motor points have also been demonstrated. Iontophoresis, commonly used ions and their indications for use, methods of treatment, safety and precautions have also been included. TENS, type of TENS, methods of treatment, Indications for use, Dangers and contraindications are also added.

Chapter Three covers the Middle Frequency Currents. Interferential Therapy, methods of treatment, advantages of Interferential Currents, Physiological Effects of Interferential Therapy has been explained in details. Russian currents and Rebox-type currents are also explained.

Chapter Four covers the High Frequency Currents. Short wave diathermy, methods of application, Indications for use, Physiological effects, Therapeutic effects, Dangers and contraindications are explained in details. Micro wave diathermy, methods of application, Indications for use, Physiological effects, Therapeutic effects, Dangers and contraindications are also explained in this Chapter.

Chapter Five covers the Radiation Therapy. Infra-red Therapy, types of generators, methods of application, Indications for use, Physiological effects, Therapeutic effects, Dangers and contraindications have been explained in details. Ultra-violet radiation, types of generators, methods of application, Indications for use, Physiological effects, Therapeutic effects, Dangers and contraindications have been explained in details.

Chapter Six covers the Laser Therapy. Production of Lasers, types of Lasers, methods of application, Indications for use, Physiological effects, Therapeutic effects, Dangers and contraindications have been explained in details.

Chapter Seven covers the Paraffin-wax bath Therapy & Other heating modalities. Its composition, methods of applications, Indications for use, Physiological effects, Therapeutic effects, Dangers and contraindications have been explained in details. Hot packs, Electric heating packs, Whirlpool bath, Contrast bath, Heliotherapy & Sauna bath have also been explained.

Chapter Eight covers the Ultrasonic Therapy. The production of ultrasound, thermal and mechanical effects of ultrasound, methods of application, Indications for use, Physiological effects, Therapeutic effects, Dangers and contraindications have been explained in details.

Chapter Nine covers the Cryotherapy. Methods of applications, Indications for use, Physiological effects, Therapeutic effects, Dangers and contraindications have been explained in details.

Chapter Ten covers the Biofeedback. Its instrumentation, types of Biofeedback, effects and uses, Indications for use.

Chapter Eleven covers the EMG, NCV and Evoked potentials. Electromyography, its instrumentation, uses, study of Electromyograph, spontaneous potential, insertional activity, motor unit action potential and recruitment pattern. Abnormal potentials, spontaneous activity, positive sharp waves, fasciculation potential, repetitive discharges have been explained in details. Nerve conduction velocity, its instrumentation, sensory nerve conduction velocity, motor nerve conduction velocity, methods of stimulation and recording has also been included.  The H reflex, F wave, their clinical significance have also been explained. Kinesiological Electromyography, surface and fine wire recording, placement of electrodes and its clinical importance has been explained.

Glossary of terms, References and suggested readings are also given at the end of this book.