Full Description
Now in its fourth edition, this core textbook continues to provide a comprehensive, systematic guide to the examination and assessment of patients with neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction. The new edition continues with Nicola Petty at the helm but she is now joined by a reputable team of specialized clinicians and academics who have contributed to individual chapters.Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment focuses on the development of technical and clinical reasoning skills involved in differential diagnosis of joint, nerve and muscle tissues. It is designed for physiotherapy/manual therapy students and their teachers but is also ideal for those in the first years of their practice as an educational support for patient care.Provides a logical approach to patient examination to enhance clinical reasoningPresents key concepts of leading therapists and researchers in the field of manual therapyEmphasizes a patient-centred approachTemplated step-by-step sequence of illustrations and text creates an accessible tool for use in teaching and practiceNew 2-colour drawings and photographs visually demonstrate techniques
Contents
List of contributors Foreword from the first edition Foreword from the third edition Foreword Preface 1 Introduction Nicola J Petty2 Subjective examination Dionne Ryder3 Physical examination Dionne Ryder4 Assessment Laura Finucane5 Examination of the temporomandibular region Roger Kerry6 Examination of the upper cervical region Roger Kerry7 Examination of the cervicothoracic region Roger Kerry8 Examination of the thoracic region Linda Exelby9 Examination of the shoulder region Chris Mercer & Colette Ridehalgh10 Examination of the elbow region Dionne Ryder11 Examination of the wrist and hand Dionne Ryder12 Examination of the lumbar region Laura Finucane & Chris Mercer13 Examination of the pelvis Chris Mercer & Laura Finucane14 Examination of the hip region Kieran Barnard15 Examination of the knee region Kieran Barnard16 Examination of the foot and ankle Chris MurphyIndex
