Musculoskeletal Examination

By Jeffrey M. Gross, Joseph Fetto, Elaine Rosen

Book Overview

MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAMINATION Musculoskeletal Examination is a user-friendly textbook on the techniques of physical examination. Written by a physiatrist, orthopedic surgeon, and physical therapist, it has a uniquely multidisciplinary approach. Musculoskeletal Examination covers the complete basic examination and basic principles of normal and abnormal musculoskeletal function are fully explained, leading you to the correct differential diagnosis. The new fourth edition is now in full colour throughout and includes over 750 detailed illustrations, X-rays and MRIs, and more than 100 photographs showing examination techniques. It also includes a companion website at www.wiley.com/go/musculoskeletalexam featuring 107 MCQs and videos demonstrating key examination methods. Musculoskeletal Examination is perfect as a quick reference guide, while the detailed descriptions and clinically relevant examples of frequently encountered conditions will help even the most novice practitioner gain the understanding necessary to make a correct diagnosis and determine a successful treatment plan. It is ideal for physical therapists, physiatrists, orthopedists, medical students, practitioners, and all those involved in sports medicine and clinical massage. All content reviewed by students for students Wiley Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118962761
• ISBN13: 9781118962763
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.4" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Useful

Intially, I didn't like this book, but the more I learned in school, the more I can appreciate this book. It gives complete instructions on ortho testing. Includes all active, passive, resisted ROM's and many special test. Couldn't give this book 5 stars because too many special test are not included, but the exams for the joints are very involved. It is detailed and gives very thorough explanations and directions on testing every joint in the body. It starts with the cervical and works down to the phalanges. There's a section that describes conditions and abnormalites, and what symptoms the affected client/patient will most likely present with. There's a section on gait analysis. There's a section on common trigger point locations and referral patterns, broken down by specific structures. Much easier to locate than on Travell's chart. This books gives more than enough information for a Massage Therapist with a clinical modality. This book will help you be well prepared to work in any hospital or clinical setting as a Therapist. This is not a book for spa or relaxation wellness massages, unless you incorporate some clinical work into your spa massage. I purchased this book used for very little money. Not sure, but I think the only difference in the newest edition is a chapter on TMJ disorders.

musculoskeletal examination

This book was so helpful. Just the right amount of all the important information. I learned how to examine every area of the musculoskeletal system. It is written very clearly.