Orthopedic Physical Assessment
- 5th Edition - December 10, 2007
- Latest edition
- Author: David J. Magee
- Language: English
Newly updated, this full-color resource offers a systematic approach to performing a neuromusculoskeletal assessment with rationales for various aspects of the assessment. This… Read more
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Description
Description
Newly updated, this full-color resource offers a systematic approach to performing a neuromusculoskeletal assessment with rationales for various aspects of the assessment. This comprehensive text covers every joint of the body, head and face, gait, posture, emergency care, the principles of assessment, and preparticipation evaluation. The latest edition of this core text is the essential cornerstone in the new four-volume musculoskeletal rehabilitation series.
Key features
Key features
- Thorough, evidence-based content provides the information and detail you need to select the best diagnostic tests.
- Extensively updated information incorporates the latest research and most current practices.
- Case Studies help you apply what you learn from the book to real life situations.
- Tables and boxes throughout the text organize and summarize important information and highlight key points.
- Chapter Summaries review the assessment procedures for each chapter to help you find important information quickly.
- Case Histories in each chapter demonstrate assessment skills to help you apply them in practice.
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Principles and concepts
2. Head and face
3. Cervical spine
4. Temporomandibular joint
5. Shoulder
6. Elbow
7. Forearm, wrist, and hand
8. Thoracic (dorsal) spine
9. Lumbar spine
10. Pelvis
11. Hip
12. Knee
13. Lower leg, ankle, and foot
14. Assessment of gait
15. Assessment of posture
16. Assessment of the amputee
17. Primary Care Assessment
18. Emergency Sports Assessment
2. Head and face
3. Cervical spine
4. Temporomandibular joint
5. Shoulder
6. Elbow
7. Forearm, wrist, and hand
8. Thoracic (dorsal) spine
9. Lumbar spine
10. Pelvis
11. Hip
12. Knee
13. Lower leg, ankle, and foot
14. Assessment of gait
15. Assessment of posture
16. Assessment of the amputee
17. Primary Care Assessment
18. Emergency Sports Assessment
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: December 10, 2007
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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David J. Magee
Affiliations and expertise
Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada