Musculoskeletal Physical Examination
An Evidence-Based Approach
- 1st Edition - October 21, 2005
- Imprint: Hanley & Belfus
- Authors: Scott Nadler, Gerard A. Malanga
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 5 6 0 5 3 - 5 9 1 - 1
Lavishly illustrated, this exciting new book describes all the commonly used tests and exam techniques in orthopaedics from head to foot. A review of the literature that supports… Read more
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Request a sales quoteLavishly illustrated, this exciting new book describes all the commonly used tests and exam techniques in orthopaedics from head to foot. A review of the literature that supports these tests is also provided. Figures and photographs guide the reader in learning the proper technique for each test.
- Provides complete coverage of every musculoskeletal physical examination.
- Summarizes and compares the evidence for specificity and sensitivity of each test for each condition in easy-to-use tables—enabling readers to select tests and draw conclusions from results with greater confidence.
- Uses over 200 illustrations to clearly depict each test.
- Every chapter features the expertise of a PM&R specialist and an Orthopedist, ensuring well-balanced coverage.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists, Orthopaedists, Physical Therapists, Internal Medicine, Medical Students
1. An Evidence-Based Approach to the Musculoskeletal Physical Examination
2. Reliability and Validity of Physical Examination
3. Sensory, Motor and Reflex Examination
4. Physical Examination: Cervical Spine
5. Physical Examination: Shoulder
6. Physical Examination: Elbow, Wrist and Hand
7. Physical Examination: Of the Lumbar Spine
8. Physical Examination: Of the Sacroiliac Joint
9. Physical Examination: Of the Hip
10. Physical Examination: Of the Knee
11. Physical Examination: Of the Foot and Ankle
2. Reliability and Validity of Physical Examination
3. Sensory, Motor and Reflex Examination
4. Physical Examination: Cervical Spine
5. Physical Examination: Shoulder
6. Physical Examination: Elbow, Wrist and Hand
7. Physical Examination: Of the Lumbar Spine
8. Physical Examination: Of the Sacroiliac Joint
9. Physical Examination: Of the Hip
10. Physical Examination: Of the Knee
11. Physical Examination: Of the Foot and Ankle
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 21, 2005
- Imprint: Hanley & Belfus
- No. of pages: 368
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9781560535911
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Scott Nadler
Affiliations and expertise
Director of Sports Medicine, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UMDNJ, Newark, NJ, USAGM
Gerard A. Malanga
Affiliations and expertise
Director, Sports, Spine and Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation, Associate Professor, UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School, West Orange, NJ, USARead Musculoskeletal Physical Examination on ScienceDirect