Musculoskeletal Assessment (4th Edition) – ePub/PDF

Develop the skills necessary to effectively evaluate a patient’s current functional status and establish goals for range of motion and muscle strength.

This updated version of Hazel Clarkson’s “Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Range of Motion, Muscle Testing, and Function: A Research-Based Practical Guide, 4th Edition” offers a student-friendly approach to learning the clinical evaluation of Joint Range of Motion (ROM), Muscle Length, and Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). The fourth edition, now in full color, provides the necessary level of detail to prepare students for effective practice.

Each chapter focuses on a different anatomical region, allowing Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists-in-training to develop a thorough understanding of relevant surface and deep anatomy. The clear narrative outlines the steps involved in the assessment techniques and interpreting the results. Additionally, the book features a strong art program with detailed color illustrations and photographs that demonstrate patient and therapist positions as well as instrument placement.

Key Features:

– NEW! Color-coded chapters with a “Quick Find” table of contents for easy information retrieval.
– Reviews of articulations, movements, and muscle anatomy lay the foundation for all assessment techniques.
– A video library, aligned with the textbook, covers ROM and MMT, facilitating mastery of key concepts and techniques.
– NEW! Full-color photos and colorized line illustrations aid students in mastering techniques alongside relevant anatomy.
– Online Practice Makes Perfect-Summary & Evaluation Forms (PMP Forms) provide the criteria and correct sequence for each assessment technique.
– Functional Applications of assessment findings assist in setting treatment goals to restore or maintain movement and strength for activities of daily living (ADL).

ISBN Numbers:
978-1975112424, 978-1975112431, 9781975175054, 978-1975175054, 1975175050, 978-1975152406, 9781975152406, 1975152409

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Please note that this sale only includes the ebook “Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Range of Motion, Muscle Testing, and Function, 4th North American Edition” in ePub format. A converted PDF is also included at no additional cost. Access codes are not included.