Petty's Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment

A Handbook for Therapists

6th Edition - April 20, 2023
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 muscul… Read more

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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.

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
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