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CLINICAL EXAMINATION OF THE SHOULDER
Clinical Examination of the ShoulderTo order this title, and for more information, click here

By
Todd Ellenbecker, DPT, MS, SCS, OCS, CSCS, Clinic Director, Physiotherapy Associates, Scottsdale Sports Clinic, Scottsdale, National Director of Clinical Research, Physiotherapy Associates, AZ, USA

Description
Practical, clinically focused, and highly illustrated, this new guide includes content not covered in any other book, presented in a user-friendly format. Part I introduces the concepts of subjective evaluation, observation/posture, related referral joint testing, neurovascular testing, palpation, and range of motion testing. Part II comprises the bulk of the text, covering the major shoulder tests that clinicians perform. Part III features supplemental tests used in the clinical setting. Finally, Part IV pulls all the information together by testing students and clinicians alike with a series of case studies. The reader will also find extensive, up-to-date references for further research or study.

Contents
Section I: General Overview 1. Introduction: How to use this book Definition of Objective Terms (PPV, NPV, Sensitivity Specificity etc) Comparison of evaluation findings to surgical findings and other diagnostic tests 2. Subjective Evaluation: Basis of Subjective Evaluation Sport and Activity Specific Questioning Baseball / throwing sports – Tennis – Golf – Swimming 3. Observation / Posture: Observation Posture Scapular Evaluation 4. Related Referral Joint Testing: Cervical Spine Clearing Tests AC joint clearing SC joint clearing Elbow joint clearing 5. Neurovascular Testing: Sensation – sensory evaluation Map of dermatomes Semmes Weinstein Kit Strength – refer to chapter X Reflexes – brief overview Thoracic Outlet Testing: Rayan & Rayan Research 6. Palpation: Rotator Cuff Palpation based on Mackarey research Palpation sequence Indications based on palpation (Davies & DeCarlo, 1995) 7. Range of Motion Testing Section II: Special Tests 8. Instability Testing 9. Impingement Testing 10. Labral Testing 11. Rotator Cuff Tests 12. Biceps Tests Section III: Additional Shoulder Evaluation Techniques 13. Strength Testing 14. Subjective Rating Scales: 15. Analysis of Sport Technique: Tennis / Overhead throwing model: Section IV: Appendix and Case Studies

Bibliographic & ordering Information
Hardbound, 224 pages, publication date: JUL-2004
ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-9807-6
ISBN-10: 0-7216-9807-7
Imprint: SAUNDERS



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