Preface

Chapter 10 **Special Rehabilitation Treatment Methodology: INFINITY**

Elisa Edi Anna Nadia Lioce, Matteo Novello and Caterina Guiot

Chapter 11 **Therapeutic Ultrasounds: Physical Basis and Clinical**

**method® 205** Michaela Tomanova

**VI** Contents

**Assessment 213**

Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialization that, by using mechanical force and movements, remedies impairments and promotes mobility, function, and quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical intervention. In addition to clinical practice, other activities encompassed by the physical therapy profession include research, education, consultation, and administra‐ tion. Physical therapy services may be provided alongside or in conjunction with other med‐ ical services. They are performed by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries) with the help of other medical professionals.

This book consists of 11 chapters written by professionals from all around the world. It in‐ cludes manuscripts on scapular muscle activity, physical function for elderly people, and important points for excise therapy with rhythmic movement. These manuscripts demon‐ strate precious points for physical therapy.

Next, the book includes chapters on physical therapy for cancer, chronic venous disease, and mental health, special physical therapy for back pain, therapeutic ultrasounds, and oth‐ ers. This information should instruct global physical therapists and related experts.

I am very pleased to be the editor of this book, as all manuscripts are excellent and open up new directions for physical therapists.

> **Professor Toshiaki Suzuki, DMSc** Graduate School of Kansai University of Health Sciences, Osaka, Japan
