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Book Detail
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Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Range of Motion and Manual Muscle Strength
Clarkson, Hazel M.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780683017113 Category: Physical Therapy Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Affiliation: University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Oral Health Sciences Dimensions: 11.0 x 0.7 x 8.7 in
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Synopsis:
Completely revised and updated, this edition presents the principles a nd methodology of assessing both joint range of motion (ROM)/goniometr y and manual muscle strength for the head, neck, trunk, and extremitie s. Each chapter is devoted to a separate anatomical region and provide s knowledge of pertinent surface anatomy and deep anatomy. Excellent p hotography and illustrations enhance comprehension of techniques and s erve as a self-learning tool. New to this edition: New vertical format ; second-color added to line art; 200 new photographs; detailed covera ge of ROM and muscle length assessment and measurement for each body r egion; comprehensive coverage of end feels for each joint motion; and chapter relating assessment methods to treatment techniques and activi ties of daily living. A useful resource for assessment and treatment!
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