{"product_id":"north-coast-book-fundamentals-of-musculoskeletal-assessment-techniques-2nd-edition","title":"North Coast Book: Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Assessment Techniques - 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganized by region, this text provides the fundamentals of evaluation andexamination techniques of the musculoskeletal system. Each region begins with step-by-step instructions for goniometry, manual muscle testing, muscle length, joint accessory motions and special orthopedic tests. Special discussions of posture and gait analysis are also included. New in this edition is a chapter on Assessment of Pain. The discussion on the Spine has been expanded to three chapters -- Cervical, Thoracolumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTechniques in an organized fashion-much as an experienced therapist would approach a patient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStep-by-step instructions that address goniometry, manual muscle testing, muscle length testing, joint accessory movements, and special orthopedic tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbundant illustrations that highlight key procedures and anatomic features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMore general assessment information and clinical tests throughout the text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExpanded coverage of the spine, offering more in-depth assessment and evaluation of the cervical, thoracolumbar, and sacroiliac regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTwo thoroughly revised chapters on Principles of Examination Techniques and on the Shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChapter on the assessment of pain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew information on surface anatomy, palpation, and length of tension relationship (flexibility) of muscles added to all body region chapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eM. Lynn Palmer PhD, PT, \u003c\/span\u003eGraduate School for Health Studies, Simmons College, Boston, Massachusetts, Marcia Epler PhD, PT, ATC, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Program, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy \u0026amp; Science, Philadelphia, PA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublication Date 1998, Pages \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North Coast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40687968288838,"sku":"NC77400-020","price":215.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/5659\/7062\/files\/2014_10_02_09_18_32__11_nc77400_020_vnd_w_14.jpg?v=1693320139","url":"https:\/\/medute.com\/products\/north-coast-book-fundamentals-of-musculoskeletal-assessment-techniques-2nd-edition","provider":"Medute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}