Orthopedic Assessment (eBook)

This unique and powerful tool is the brainchild of professor Morey Kolber, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert MDT, CSCS*D based on his experience teaching orthopedic physical assessment. Wanting to offer students a premium quick reference, the amount of information in this 6 page guide to musculoskeletal examination, assessment, special tests & diagnosis is over and above any reference you will find that is this easy to reference at a moment's notice. Developing and formatting the content to fit in just 6 pages was so challenging that the value at this price is unbeatable. The breakdown of coverage listed speaks for itself as a tool that will support learning while offering a reference and refresher well into your career.6 page reference guide includes:Arthrokinematics & Joint MobilityHipKneeAnkleFootShoulderElbowWristHandDecision Rules for Ordering RadiographsPatient Self-Report Instruments for the Musculoskeletal SystemKey Motor Neuron: Signs & SymptomsUpperLowerDifferential Diagnosis of Muscle Strains, Tendinopathy & Ligament SprainsDifferential Diagnosis of Low Back & Referred PainCommon Pain PatternsAnatomical Source - Pain Referral PatternDiagnostic Testing ClustersTests Used to Determine Muscle TightnessNerves & MusclesUpper ExtremityLower ExtremitySuperficial ReflexesCommon Deep Tendon ReflexesKey Myotomes & Dermatomes to TestEnd-FeelEnd-Feel - ExampleNormalAbnormalPathological Reflexes for AdultsCapsular PatternsJoint - Restriction (Listed in Order Of Restriction)Manual Muscle Test Grading ScaleLoose Packed (Resting) Positions & Closed Packed PositionsKey Orthopedic Special TestsCervical SpineCraniovertebralShoulderThoracic OutletElbow/WristHandLumbar SpineSacroiliac JointHipKneeAnkleFootSpecial Tests for Peripheral Nerve Dysfunction