Petty's Musculoskeletal Examination And Assessment 6th Edition (a Handbook For Therapists)

Edited by Ryder, Dionne; Edited by Barnard, Kieran
Description:
Together with its companion volume, Petty’s Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management, this invaluable book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of musculoskeletal practice for undergraduate physiotherapy students. This volume will help you competently examine and assess patients with a variety of issues. Each region is covered in detail, including muscles, nerves and joints. It offers an up-to-date, person-centred approach, based on clinical reasoning and latest evidence, with numerous learning aids, case studies and illustrations to help you apply theory to practice. Petty''s Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment is edited by leading experts Dionne Ryder and Kieran Barnard, with contributions by highly regarding physiotherapists from across the country, making this set a must-have for all students of physiotherapy. Petty’s set follows the patient journey from assessment right through to treatment and management Each chapter is written by leading physiotherapists in their field Designed for students - logically structured and easy to read Covers each region of the body in detail Updated evidence and research knowledge that underpins practice Focus on communication, clinical reasoning and pain Drawings and photographs enhance understanding Reflective exercises to consolidate learning Ancillary resources now include an image bank and a question bank
Table of contents:
1. Introduction 2. Talking the Talk 3. Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient’s History 4. Physical Examination 5. Clinical Reasoning and Assessment 6. Examination of the Temporomandibular Region 7. Examination of the Upper Cervical Region 8. Examination of the Cervicothoracic Region 9. Examination of the Thoracic Region 10. Examination of Shoulder 11. Examination of the Elbow Region 12. Examination of the Wrist and Hand 13. Examination of the Lumbar Region 14. Examination of the Pelvis 15. Examination of the Hip Region 16. Examination of the Knee Region 17. Examination of the Foot and Ankle
Endorsement:
A comprehensive guide to patient-based physiotherapy