Practical Electro-therapeutics [Hardcover] Gottschalk, Franklin Benjamin

Description

Revised 1908 edition. Vintage hardcover has some wear. The pages are clean and are in good condition. The binding is secure.

This early 20th century volume by Franklin Benjamin Gottschalk offers a fascinating glimpse into the nascent field of electrotherapy, a medical practice that employed electrical currents and devices for therapeutic purposes. Published at a time when electricity was still a relative novelty, this revised 1908 edition reflects the growing interest and experimentation with harnessing its potential for healing. Gottschalk, a pioneering practitioner in this emerging discipline, provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, techniques, and applications of electrotherapy, ranging from the treatment of neurological disorders to the relief of chronic pain. With its detailed illustrations and meticulous descriptions, this book serves as a valuable historical record of the era’s medical advancements and the evolving understanding of the human body’s electrical properties. Collectors of early scientific and medical texts will appreciate this well-preserved copy as a testament to the daring spirit of innovation that propelled the field of electrotherapy forward.