Excerpt from The Principles of Electrotherapy
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.
The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the therapeutic applications of electricity, a subject that has fascinated scientists and healers for centuries. The author, a renowned physician, takes a historical approach, tracing the evolution of electrotherapy from its origins in ancient Greece to the cutting-edge practices of the early 20th century. The text examines both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of various electrical currents, from the constant current to the more advanced high-frequency currents derived from static machines. The book tackles the long-held belief that electricity could be used to introduce medicinal substances deeply into the body, meticulously dissecting the "ionic medication" theory and presenting evidence against it. Throughout the work, the author thoughtfully analyzes the diverse effects of electrical treatments, considering the roles of heat generation, tissue stimulation, and electrolytic action in achieving therapeutic outcomes. Ultimately, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of the scientific and clinical landscape of electrotherapy, challenging prevailing assumptions and offering insightful observations that continue to be relevant for understanding the potential of electricity in healing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332315413_0
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332315413
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781332315413
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar