Newly updated, this full-color resource offers a systematic approach to performing a neuromusculoskeletal assessment with rationales for various aspects of the assessment. This comprehensive text covers every joint of the body, head and face, gait, posture, emergency care, the principles of assessment, and preparticipation evaluation. The latest edition of this core text is the essential cornerstone in the new four-volume musculoskeletal rehabilitation series.Thorough, evidence-based content provides the information and detail you need to select the best diagnostic tests.Extensively updated information incorporates the latest research and most current practices.Case Studies help you apply what you learn from the book to real life situations.Tables and boxes throughout the text organize and summarize important information and highlight key points.Chapter Summaries review the assessment procedures for each chapter to help you find important information quickly.Case Histories in each chapter demonstrate assessment skills to help you apply them in practice.Reliability and validity of tests and techniques included throughout help you choose assessment methods supported by current evidence.A new full-color design clearly demonstrates assessment methods, a variety of tests, and causes of pathology.A Companion CD-ROM with all of the references from the text linked to MedLine abstracts reinforces concepts from the book.Primary Care Assessment chapter includes the latest information on the constantly evolving state of physical therapy practice.Includes the most current information on the assessment of the cervical spine, hip, posture, and foot and ankle to keep you up to date on current methods of practice.
this book is a must have for physiotherapists. It discusses assessment thoroughly and comprehensively, going through all special tests you'll ever need to know with pictures or illustrations.
I am a student and I haven't used any book as much as this one. you can never go wrong with this book.
What a excellent reference. The diagrams, photos and descriptions all help and make this book an invaluable resource for my new profession, Registered Massage Therapy. I expect to use this for years to come.
This was honestly the hardest book to read cover to cover but what gotta be done gotta be done. Its a great read because theres so much information its conscise and it comes with a CD of all the sources for further study. If theres one book I really appreciate and hate for my Physiotherapy study its this one!
A pretty thorough guide to neuromuscular assessment. The way it’s organized makes it easy to find what you’re looking for, and the tests and clinical applications are well-described. Sometimes feels a bit repetitive, but that’s probably better for learning purposes. Good value for what it offers. I’d recommend for any one starting out or looking to refresh their knowlege.
I found that the text would be more user friendly if the page numbers were listed for the special orthopaedic tests in the charts… just saving the reader having to search. Overall, a great resource!
I loved the layout, I loved the in depth context that really explained what you'd want to know about treatment, why pathologies affect someone, and so much more. Really a great textbook.