Glossary of terms Introduction. Subjective examination. Physical examination. Examination of the temporomandibular region. Examination of the upper cervical spine. Examination of the cervicothoracic spine. Examination of the thoracic spine. Examination of the shoulder region. Examination of the elbow region. Examination of the wrist and hand. Examination of the lumbar spine. Examination of the pelvis. Examination of the hip region. Examination of the knee region. Examination of the foot and ankle. Epilogue
A logical, systematic working guide to the examination and assessment of the neuromusculoskeletal system, combining a wide range of approaches used clinically around the world. It brings together as one process the examination and assessment of the structures involved: joints, nerve and muscle tissue. Each section follows the same logical, step by step sequence of illustrations and text. The book is designed for use by manual therapists requiring to identify and assess clinical problems in this area, whether student or clinician
Features
*Combines a wide range of commonly used approaches to examination and assessment *Logical, repetitive structure from chapter to chapter
*Combines a wide range of commonly used approaches to examination and assessment *Highly illustrated with specially commissioned photos and line drawings
*Written by an experienced lecturer in higher education who teaches the subject at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
*Well referenced
*Comprehensive but concise
*Logical, repetitive structure from chapter to chapter
*Written at a level suitable for undergraduate students in all the relevant specialties – easy to follow but does not ¡°talk down¡±