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NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT
Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment
A Handbook for Therapists
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Third Edition

By
Nicola Petty, MSc, MCSP, MMPA, MMACP, Principal Lecturer, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK

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Physiotherapy Essentials,

Description
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 manual therapists requiring to identify and assess clinical problems in this area, whether student or clinician.

Contents
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.

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 426 pages, publication date: DEC-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-10204-2
ISBN-10: 0-443-10204-X
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE


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