Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Range of Motion, Muscle Testing, and Function (Lippincott Connect)

Develop the skills needed to proficiently evaluate a patient’s present functional status and create effective range of motion and muscle strength goals. This updated fourth edition of Hazel Clarkson’s Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Range of Motion, Muscle Testing, and Function: A Research-Based Practical Guide offers a straight forward student-friendly approach to learning the clinical evaluation of Joint Range of Motion (ROM), Muscle Length, and Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). Now in striking full color, the fourth edition provides the right amount of detail students need to prepare for effective practice. Each chapter is devoted to a separate anatomical region to help Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists-in-training hone their understanding of pertinent surface and deep anatomy. The clear narrative outlines the steps taken in the assessment techniques and interpreting the results and is enhanced by a strong art program with meticulously created color illustrations and photographs that demonstrate patient and therapist positions and instrument placement. Key Features NEW! Full-color photos and colorized line illustrations help students master key techniques in conjunction with the pertinent anatomy. Reviews of articulations, movements, and muscle anatomy set the foundation for all of the assessment techniques. Online Practice Makes Perfect-Summary & Evaluation Forms (PMP Forms) list the criteria and correct sequence for performing each assessment technique. NEW! Color-coded chapters with “Quick Find” table of contents make it easy to locate key information. Functional Applications of assessment findings help in setting treatment goals to restore or maintain movement and strength to meet the requirements for activities of daily living (ADL). A video library, mapped to this text, covering ROM and MMT, makes it easy to master key concepts and techniques.
ASIN: 1975112423
VSKU: GBV.1975112423.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Clarkson, Hazel
Binding: Spiral_bound
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: This book is in acceptable condition and may have highlighting and or writing throughout. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo, dust jacket may be damaged or missing. Book may show internal and or external wear on spine or cover and may be slightly skewed or have creased pages. This is a used book so codes may be invalid or accompanying media may be missing. May be an Ex library book with stickers and stamps.