{"product_id":"muscle-and-sensory-testing-paperback-9780323596282","title":"Muscle and Sensory Testing (Paperback \/ softback) 9780323596282","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMuscle and Sensory Testing\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn to perform manual muscle and sensory testing with this easy-to-follow resource\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eNancy Berryman Reese (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323596282, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 July 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e656 pages, 680 illustrations (680 in full color)\u003cbr\u003e27.6 x 21.6 x 3.5 cm, 1.31 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMastering the art of manual muscle and sensory testing is the first step on your path to becoming a physical therapist (PT). This easy-to-follow, logically organized resource includes an overview of muscle strength assessment and precise anatomic testing techniques for upper extremities, lower extremities, and head, neck, and trunk; functional muscle tests; tests for mental status, cranial nerves, and superficial reflexes; and use of observational gait analysis as a screening tool. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePhotographs of testing procedures, line drawings of various innervations, and video clips showing manual muscle testing procedures augment your understanding of this important skill area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhotographs and illustrations demonstrate various techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eto help you better understand positioning, stabilization, and common substitutions. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapters follow a logical \u003c\/b\u003eprogression from muscle testing to sensory testing to gait assessment,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003emaking the learning process clear.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapters on dynamometry, sensory examination, neurologic examination, and gait \u003c\/b\u003eprovide you with additional need-to-know information on these key topics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW!\u003ci\u003e Techniques of Functional Muscle Testing\u003c\/i\u003e chapter \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eincludes completely revised content to give you a strong foundation of testing techniques. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED! Expanded clinical notes and case vignettes\u003c\/b\u003e challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations and think creatively about clinical problems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED! Consistent chapter layout by joint and muscle system \u003c\/b\u003eallows you to easily locate important information.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPDATED! References throughout the book \u003c\/b\u003eenable you to quickly find the most up-to-date sources on specific topics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUNIQUE! 185 Video clips on the companion Evolve website\u003c\/b\u003e reinforce your understanding of key techniques, such as muscle tests, handheld dynamometry, pediatric handheld dynamometry, sensory and neurologic testing, proper patient and clinician positioning, and force application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction to Muscle Strength Testing\u003cbr\u003e2. Techniques of Manual Muscle Testing: Upper Extremity\u003cbr\u003e3. Techniques of Manual Muscle Testing: Head, Neck, and Trunk\u003cbr\u003e4. Techniques of Manual Muscle Testing: Lower Extremity\u003cbr\u003e5. Techniques of Functional Muscle Testing\u003cbr\u003e6. Techniques of Pediatric Muscle Testing\u003cbr\u003e7. Hand-held Dynamometry for Muscle Testing\u003cbr\u003e8. Techniques of the Sensory Examination\u003cbr\u003e9. Techniques of the Remainder of the Neurologic Examination: Coordination, Mental Status, Cranial Nerves, and Superficial Reflexes\u003cbr\u003e10. Observational Gait Analysis as a Screening Tool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A\u003c\/b\u003e: Average Joint Ranges of Motion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B\u003c\/b\u003e: Muscle Innervations by Spinal Cord Level\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C\u003c\/b\u003e: Muscle Innervations by Peripheral Nerve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physiotherapy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physiotherapy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physiotherapy%20%5BMQS%5D%22\"\u003eMQS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Elsevier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648839504152,"sku":"9780323596282","price":60.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780323596282_c56319f4-a96f-436e-952d-ae103caccef8.jpg?v=1694990008","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/muscle-and-sensory-testing-paperback-9780323596282","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}