Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment E-Book (Physiotherapy Essentials)

Book Details

• Author: Nicola J. Petty, Dionne Ryder (Editors)
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Edition: 5th Edition
• Language: English
• Pages: 478
• Binding: Paperback
• Release Date: 29 June 2017

About the Book

Now in its fifth edition, Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment offers a comprehensive and systematic guide for clinicians to effectively examine and assess patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Edited by Nicola J. Petty and Dionne Ryder, this edition incorporates contributions from specialist clinicians and academics, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

This textbook provides a patient-centered approach to clinical reasoning and examination, essential for physiotherapists and musculoskeletal therapy students. The book is divided into chapters that guide readers through the examination of each body region, emphasizing the differential diagnosis of joint, nerve, and muscle tissues within a psychosocial model of health and illness. The initial chapters focus on subjective and physical examination techniques, as well as the clinical reasoning process, setting the stage for more specific body-region examinations.

Clinical examples throughout the text help bring the theory to life, demonstrating real-world applications of clinical reasoning. The text is richly illustrated with drawings and photographs, aiding in the understanding of examination techniques. This edition also provides updated references, ensuring that students and clinicians have access to the most current evidence-based practices in musculoskeletal therapy.