The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide

Janice Loudon, PhD, PT, SCS, ATC is an assistant professor in physical therapy education at the University of Kansas Medical Center and also provides clinical services at the medical center's Sports Medicine Institute. A sports certified specialist and certified athletic trainer, Dr. Loudon earned her PhD in movement science and biomechanics at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1997, she completed a two-year program leading to certification in orthopedic manual therapy through the Ola Grimsby Institute. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, and the National Athletic Trainers' Association. Stephania Bell, MS, PT is a clinical assistant professor in physical therapy education at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Bell teaches advanced orthopedics and provides clinical services at the medical center's Sports Medicine Institute. In 1997, she completed a two-year program leading to certification in orthopedic manual therapy through the Ola Grimsby Institute. Bell is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and the American Physical Therapy Association. The administrator of two therapy clinics, one in Kansas City and one in rural Missouri, Jane Johnston holds an advanced masters degree in physical therapy from the University of Kansas and is a Certified Manual Therapist. Johnston is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, American Back Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, and Women's Health Section, the Orthopedic Section, APTA.

" IntroductionPart I: Introduction to Biomechanical PrinciplesSection 1. Classifications and Definitions-Joint Basics-Arthrokinematics-Neurology-Surface Palpation-Muscle Origin and Insertion-Muscle Action and Innervation-Differential DiagnosisSection 2. Subjective Examination and AssessmentPart II: Head and SpineSection 3. Temporomandibular Joint-Joint Basics-Arthrokinematics-Neurology-Surface Palpation-Muscle Origin and Insertion-Muscle Action and Innervation-Differential DiagnosisSection 4. Cervical Spine-Joint Basics-Arthrokinematics-Neurology-Surface Palpation-Muscle Origin and Insertion-Muscle Action and Innervation-Differential DiagnosisSection 5. Thoracic Spine-Joint Basics-Arthrokinematics-Neurology-Surface Palpation-Muscle Origin and Insertion-Muscle Action and InnervationSection 6. Lumbar Spine-Joint Basics-Arthrokinematics-Neurology-Surface Palpation-Muscle Origin and InsertionPart III: Upper ExtremitySection 7. Shoulder Joint Complex-Glenohumeral Joint (GH)-Sternoclavicular Joint (SC)-Acromioclavicular Joint (AC)-Scapulothoracic Joint (ST)-Arthrokinematics-Neurology-Surface Palpation-Muscle Origin and Insertion-Muscle Action and Innervation-Differential DiagnosisSection 8. Elbow and Forearm-Humeroulnar Joint (HU)-Humeroradial Joint (HR)-Superior Radioulnar Joint (SRU)-Distal Radioulnar Joint-Arthrokinematics-Neurology-Surface Palpation-Muscle Origin and Insertion-Muscle Action and Innervation-Differential DiagnosisSection 9. Wrist and Hand-Radiocarpal Joint-Midcarpal Joint-Carpometacarpal Joint (2 to 5)-Arthrokinematics of the Wrist Complex-Metacarpal Joints (MCP; 2 to 5)-Proximal Interphalangeal Joints (PIP; 2 to 5)-Distal Interphalangeal Joints (DIP; 2 to 5)-Arthrokinematics of the Fingers-Thumb Carpometacarpal Joints-Thumb Metacarpal Joints-Thumb Interphalangeal Joints (IP)-Arthrokinematics of the Thumb-Neurology-Surface Palpation-Muscle Origin and Insertion-Muscle Action and Innervation-Differential DiagnosisSection 10. Functional Assessment of the Upper Extremity-Shoulder-Elbow-Wrist and Hand-Grip-Throwing MechanicsPart IV: Lower ExtremitySection 11. The Hip Joint-Joint Basics-Arthrokinematics-Neurology-Surface Palpation-Muscle Origin and Insertion-Muscle Action and Innervation-Differential DiagnosisSection 12. Knee-Tibiofemoral Joint-Proximal Tibiofibular Joint-Patellofemoral Joint-Arthrokinematics-Neurology-Surface Palpation-Muscle Origin and Insertion-Muscle Action and Innervation-Differential DiagnosisSection 13. Foot and Ankle-Distal Tibiofibular Joint (DTF)-Talocrural Joint (TC)-Subtalar Joint (STJ; Talocalcaneal Joint)-Transtarsal Joint (Joint of Chopart, Midtarsal Joint)-Midfoot-Forefoot (Tarsometatarsal Joints)-Metatarsophalangeal Joints (MTP)-Interphalangeal Joints (IP)-Arthrokinematics-Neurology-Surface Palpation-Muscle Origin and Insertion-Muscle Action and Innervation-Differential DiagnosisSection 14. Functional Testing of the Lower Extremity-Muscle Imbalances-Functional Strength Testing of the Hip-Functional Strength Testing of the Knee-Functional Strength Testing of the Foot and Ankle-Other TestsPart V: Posture and GaitSection 15. Posture-Terminology-Curvature of the Spine-Ideal ""Normal"" Posture-Electromyography (EMG) Activity in Quiet StandingSection 16. Gait-Terminology-Gait Sequence-Gait Sequence With Joint Position and Muscle Activity-Range of Motion Needed During Gait-Gait Disturbances and Mechanical FaultsSection 17. Other Gait Sequences-Running-Shoe Wear-Stair ClimbingAppendixReferencesIndexAbout the Authors "