Orthopedic Physical Assessment

The new, completely updated and expanded 3rd Edition of this classic resource continues to provide readers with a systematic approach to neuromuscular assessment and the rationale behind each procedure. Reviews of Last Edition: "There is so much important material in this book that it is a must." --Journal of Physical Therapy "Provides a quick review of the steps of an assessment...an invaluable tool." --Journal of Sport Rehabilitation Features: * Assessment guidelines detail each step of an evaluation, including history taking, observation, physical examination, differential diagnoses, and more. * Every joint of the body is reviewed, while individual chapter focus on the head and face, gait, posture, emergency care, and preparticipation evaluation. * Case studies at the end of each chapter provide guidance for developing differential diagnoses. * Important points are highlighted throughout the text, including special tests commonly used in physical assessment. * WHAT'S NEW: * A new chapter on preparticipation evaluation examines whether or not an individual can participate in a particular activity. * More information on peripheral nerves enables readers to differentiate between symptoms from radicular problems and those from peripheral nerve problems. * Additional differential charts assist readers in determining differential diagnoses. * New photographs and 2-color line drawings make it easy to grasp the nuances of movement, tests, and causes of pathology.