Petty's Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment
A Handbook for Therapists
- 6th Edition - April 20, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Dionne Ryder, Kieran Barnard
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 4 7 1 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 7 4 7 2 - 4
Together with its companion volume, Petty’s Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management, this invaluable book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of musc… Read more
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Request a sales quoteTogether 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
Physiotherapy undergraduates
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Preface
- Contributors
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Talking the Talk: The Power of Communication
- Getting Ready
- Getting Started: Building a Strong Relationship
- The Main Event
- The Content of Physiotherapy Consultations
- Person-Focused (or ‘Patient-Centered’) Care
- Remote Consultations
- The Physical Examination
- Articulating the Assessment Findings and Deciding Together
- Negotiating an Exit
- 3. Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient’s History
- Introduction
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient’s History
- Appendix 3.1 Physical Examination Planning Sheet (Short Version)
- Appendix 3.2 Clinical Reasoning Form Using Hypothesis Categories
- 4. Physical Examination
- Introduction
- Interpretation of Tests
- Physical Examination Step by Step
- Completion of the Physical Examination
- 5. Clinical Reasoning and Assessment: Making Sense of Examination Findings
- Introduction
- Clinical Reasoning
- Developments in Decision-Making
- Entering Into a Person’s Story
- Activity and Participation Capabilities and Restrictions
- Patient’s Perspectives on Their Experience
- Pathobiological Mechanisms
- Physical Impairments and Associated Structure/Tissue Sources
- Contributing Factors to the Development and Maintenance of the Problem
- Precautions/Contraindications to Physical Examination, Treatment and Management
- Severity and Irritability
- Management Strategy and Treatment Planning
- Prognosis
- Conclusion
- 6. Examination of the Temporomandibular Region
- Introduction
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient's History
- Physical Examination
- Completion of the Examination
- Validity of Clinical Tests
- Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Temporomandibular Dysfunction
- 7. Examination of the Upper Cervical Region
- Introduction to the Upper Cervical Region
- Symptoms Associated With the Craniocervical Spine
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient’s History
- Physical Examination
- Completion of the Examination
- 8. Examination of the Cervicothoracic Region
- Introduction
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient’s History
- Physical Examination
- Completion of the Examination
- 9. Examination of the Thoracic Region
- Overview of the Thoracic Spine
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient’s History
- Physical Examination
- Examination of the Ribcage
- Completion of the Examination
- 10. Examination of Shoulder
- Introduction
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patients’ History
- Physical Examination
- Completion of the Examination
- 11. Examination of the Elbow Region
- Introduction to the Elbow Region
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient’s History
- Physical Examination
- Completion of the Examination
- 12. Examination of the Wrist and Hand
- Introduction to the Wrist and Hand Complex
- Subjective Examination/Taking the patient’s history
- Physical Examination
- Completion of the Examination
- 13. Examination of the Lumbar Region
- Introduction to the Lumbar Spine
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient’s History
- Physical Examination
- Completion of the Examination
- 14. Examination of the Pelvis
- Introduction to the Pelvic Region
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient's History
- Physical Examination
- Completion of the Examination
- 15. Examination of the Hip Region
- Introduction
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient’s History
- Physical Examination
- Completion of the Examination
- 16. Examination of the Knee Region
- Introduction
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patients’ History
- Physical Examination
- Completion of the Examination
- 17. Examination of the Foot and Ankle
- Introduction to the Foot and Ankle Complex
- Subjective Examination/Taking the Patient’s History
- Physical Examination
- Completion of the Examination
- INDEX
- Edition: 6
- Published: April 20, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 550
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323874717
- eBook ISBN: 9780323874724
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Dionne Ryder
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Department of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UKKB
Kieran Barnard
Affiliations and expertise
Extended Scope Physiotherapist, Hip and Knee Clinical Lead, Sussex MSK Partnership (NHS), Brighton, UK; Private Practitioner, Flex Physiotherapy, Horsham, UK