The Roles of Physical Therapists in Wound Management: Part IV

Authors

Luther C. Kloth, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

3 p.

Publication Date

12-2009

Publisher

Elsevier

Source Publication

The Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists

Source ISSN

2213-5103

Original Item ID

doi: 10.1016/j.jcws.2009.10.001; PubMed Central: PMCID 3601878

Abstract

Physical therapists are important members of the comprehensive wound management team. In addition to being able to provide standard wound care, they are well prepared to treat wounds with a variety of biophysical agents that introduce electromagnetic, acoustic, and mechanical energies that enhance healing. Physical therapists also address restoration of function that is frequently compromised in patients who suffer from chronically and acutely wounded tissues.

Comments

Accepted version. The Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists, Vol. 1, No. 4 (December 2009): 106-108. DOI. © 2009 Elsevier. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Kloth, Luther C., "The Roles of Physical Therapists in Wound Management: Part IV" (2009). Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications. 73.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/phys_therapy_fac/73