North Coast Book: Musculoskeletal Assessment
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Completely revised and updated, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Third Edition offers a student-friendly approach to muscle assessment, presenting the principles and methodology of assessing both joint range of motion (ROM)/goniometry and manual muscle strength for the head, neck, trunk, and extremities.
Each chapter is devoted to a separate anatomical region and provides knowledge of pertinent surface anatomy and deep anatomy. Excellent photography and illustrations enhance comprehension of techniques and serve as a self-learning tool.
Third Edition features:
- Hands-on Assessment Forms serve as additional practice for students in class or at home. A special feature/icon in the text refers students to these forms online.
- Normal AROM values are shown in red font in the text for quick reference.
- Separation of the book into sections better organizes the material.
- Covers both muscle testing and goniometry, allowing instructors to cover both topics without requiring a second book.
- Clear step-by-step instructions for Muscle Testing making it easy for students to follow.
- Provides clinical tie-ins to the material where possible, allowing students to apply the material they are learning to clinical situations.
- More than 800 lavish photos clearly demonstrate patient and therapist positions and instrument placement.
- Surface anatomy and a detailed visual presentation of deep anatomical structures are provided.
- Functional applications of evaluation findings are related to self-care, work, and leisure activities.
- The specific function of the joint complex, ROM, and muscle work required for functional activities are documented to establish the patient’s present functional status and to set appropriate treatment goals.
- Includes chapter relating assessment methods to selected treatment techniques.
By Hazel M. Clarkson M.A., B.P.T.
Formerly Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Publication Date: 2012
