Therapeutic Modalities: For Sports Medicine and Athletic Training

Where Therapeutic Modalities Come Together

When an athlete is injured, effective rehabilitation depends on understanding exactly how different treatment tools interact with the healing body. The sixth edition of Therapeutic Modalities: For Sports Medicine and Athletic Training gives sports medicine professionals and students a clear, science-based framework for selecting and applying the right modality at the right time.

From Foundational Science to Clinical Application

William E. Prentice and contributing experts begin with the basic science behind therapeutic energy, then move step by step through thermal, electrical, sound, electromagnetic, and mechanical modalities. Instead of treating each technique as an isolated procedure, the book shows how each modality fits into a broader rehabilitation plan.

Inside This Edition

• Thermal energy: cryotherapy and thermotherapy for pain and tissue healing.
• Electrical energy: stimulating currents, iontophoresis, and biofeedback.
• Sound energy: therapeutic ultrasound, including phonophoresis.
• Electromagnetic energy: low-level laser therapy and diathermy.
• Mechanical energy: intermittent compression, spinal traction, and sports massage.

Built for Real-World Athletic Training

The material emphasizes clinical reasoning, safety, and practical decision-making. Readers gain a deeper appreciation for how pain management, tissue healing, and modality selection work together. The sixth edition reflects updated research and continues to serve as a trusted reference for athletic trainers, physical therapists, sports medicine students, and rehabilitation specialists.

Whether you use this digital edition as a study companion, a clinical refresher, or a reference during patient care, it brings the same detailed content into a convenient format for your device.