Musculoskeletal Examination

by Jeffrey M. Gross, Joseph Fetto, Elaine Rosen

Book Overview

Evaluating orthopedic dysfunctions in patients will be easier with "Musculoskeletal Examination, Second Edition." This comprehensive book is an ideal teaching and learning tool for introductory courses in physical examination. This second edition features enhanced clinically relevant examples representing frequently encountered conditions - all from a multi-disciplined perspective. Readers get the most up-to-date information in a completely new chapter on TMJ, revised chapters on gait, posture and structural examination and new and improved illustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865424101
• ISBN13: 9780865424104
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 3.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.8" x 11.3"

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.