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Section 8—References
1. Dyson, M.: “Mechanisms Involved in Therapeutic Ultrasound”. Physiotherapy, March 1987, Vol. 73:3, pp.
116- 120.
2. Griffen, J.E. and Karselis, T.C.:Physical Agents for Physical Therapists, C.C. Thomas, Springfield, IL, 1978,
pp. 225- 227.
3. Jaskoviak, P.A. and Schafer, R.C. Applied Physiotherapy—Practical Clinical Applications with Emphasis on the
Management of Pain and Related Syndromes, Associated Chiropractic Academic Press (A.C.A.), 1986.
4. *Kahn, Joseph.: Principles and Practice of Electrotherapy, Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1987.
5. *Kottke, F.J.; Stillwell, G.K.; and Lehman, J.F. ed. Krusen’s Handbook of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, 1982.
6. *Michlovitz, S.L., ed. Thermal Agents in Rehabilitation, F.A. Davis Co., Philadelphia, 1996.
7. *Nyborg, W.L. and Ziskin, M.C., ed. Biological Effects of Ultrasound. Vol. 16 of Clinics in Diagnostic
Ultrasound, Churchill Livingstone, New York, 1985.
8. *Prentice, W.E. Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine, Times Mirror/Mosby College Publishing, 1990.
9. Reid, D.C. and Cummings, G.C.: “Efficiency of Ultrasound Coupling Agents”. Physiotherapy, Vol. 63:8,
1977, pp. 255- 257.
10. Schwann, H.P. and Carstensen, E.L.: “Advantages and Limitations of Ultrasonics in Medicine”. JAMA
5:52 Vol. 149, 1952, pp. 121-125.
11. *Wadsworth, H. and Chanmreyam, A.P.P., Electrophysical Agents in Physical Therapy. Science Press;
Marrickville N.S.W., 1983.
12. Warron, C.G.; Koblanski, J.N.; and Sigelmann, R.A.: “Ultrasound Coupling Media: Their Relative
Transmissivity”. Arch Phys Med Rehab, Vol. 57, 1976. pp. 218-222.
* Excellent overviews of therapeutic ultrasound. Extensive bibliographies can provide more in-depth
information if needed.
This manual has been written as a guideline for the correct use of the Sonicator 740. Reading the above
references will provide a more complete understanding of the correct use of therapeutic ultrasound.