Orthopedic Assessment: Musculoskeletal Examination, Assessment, Special Tests & Diagnosis

By Morey J. Kolber

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 laminated guide to musculoskeletal examination, assessment, special tests & diagnosis is over and above any reference you will find that is this easy to carry, store and reference at a moment's notice. Developing and formatting the content to fit 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 laminated 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 DysfunctionNOTE: To offer this much information in this small space for this value, text size can be small but no smaller than default smart phone sized text. For those with poor vision, up-to-date prescription glasses or contacts may be necessary.

• Format: Misc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1423247191
• ISBN13: 9781423247197
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Quickstudy Reference Guides
• Length: 6 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"