An Introduction to Heat & Cold as Therapy

This book, by Laurel Fowlie, begins with an explanation of the physiological effects of hot, cold and contrast treaments and the rationales for their usage as theraputic modalities. It then provides general treatment guidelines, as well as a discussion of contraindications and cautions realted to temperature therapy treatmenht planning. The remainder of the book is dedicated to presenting detailed, fully illustrated descriptions of how to make available a large number of temperature treatmnsts in clinical practice and as home care recommendations.