Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment, 3rd Edition #16528

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A Handbook for Therapists

By Nicola J. Petty, MSc, MCSP, MMPA, MMACP

Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 978-0-443-10204-2

Description

A logical, systematic working guide to the examination and assessment of the neuromusculoskeletal system, combining a wide range of approaches used clinically around the world. It brings together as one process the examination and assessment of the structures involved: joints, nerve and muscle tissue. Each section follows the same logical, step by step sequence of illustrations and text. The book is designed for use by manual therapists requiring to identify and assess clinical problems in this area, whether student or clinician.

Key Features

* Combines a wide range of commonly used approaches to examination and assessment
* Logical, repetitive structure from chapter to chapter
* Combines a wide range of commonly used approaches to examination and assessment
* Highly illustrated with specially commissioned photos and line drawings
* Written by an experienced lecturer in higher education who teaches the subject at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
* Well referenced
* Comprehensive but concise
* Logical, repetitive structure from chapter to chapter
* Written at a level suitable for undergraduate students in all the relevant specialties - easy to follow but does not ";talk down";

New to this Edition

* Chapters and references updated throughout.
* Updated photographs to make the text clearer for the reader.
* 224 new photographs.
* Second colour added to line drawings.
* Additional tables to improve clarity

Table of Contents

Glossary of terms Introduction. Subjective examination. Physical examination. Examination of the temporomandibular region. Examination of the upper cervical spine. Examination of the cervicothoracic spine. Examination of the thoracic spine. Examination of the shoulder region. Examination of the elbow region. Examination of the wrist and hand. Examination of the lumbar spine. Examination of the pelvis. Examination of the hip region. Examination of the knee region. Examination of the foot and ankle. Epilogue.

426 pages 450 ills
Trim size 189 X 246 mm
Copyright 2006
Softcover, Reference

Author Information

By Nicola J. Petty, MSc, MCSP, MMPA, MMACP, Principal Lecturer, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, Eastborne, UK