Description
Completely revised and updated, the 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.
Features
--NEW! 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.
--NEW! Normal AROM values are shown in red font in the text for quick reference.
--NEW! Normal AROM values are shown in red font in the text for quick reference.
--NEW! 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.
About the Author(s)
- 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
Specs
- Edition: Third
- Product Format: Spiralbound
- ISBN: 9781609138165
- Trim Size: 8.375 x 10.875
- Pages: 656
- Pub Date: Feb 15, 2012
- Weight: 3.0
Table of contents
Section I Principles and Methods                          1.   Principles and Methods          2.   Relating Treatment to Assessment  Section II Regional Evaluation Techniques                          3.   Shoulder Complex          4.   Elbow and Forearm          5.   Wrist and Hand          6.   Hip          7.   Knee          8.   Ankle and Foot          9.   Head, Neck and Trunk  Section III Appendices                                 Appendix A:    Sample Numeric Recording Form: Range of Motion Assessment                 Appendix B:    Sample Recording Form: Manual Muscle Strength Assessment                 Appendix C:    Gait                 Appendix D:    Summary of Patient Positioning for the Evaluation of Joint ROM, Muscle Length, and Muscle Strength                 Appendix E:    Validity and Reliability of Selected Instruments Used to Measure Joint ROM                 Index
