Book Detail
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Special Tests For Orthopedic Examination
KONIN, JEFF
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Category: Athletic Training
Imprint: Slack Incorporated
Affiliation: DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, GEORGETOWN, DE
Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.6 x 5.6 in
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Synopsis:
Special tests are an important part of the evaluation process to ident ify the status of a subject's range of motion, strength, flexibility a nd inert/non-inert structures. This book is a clear and concise refere nce for identifying and performing special tests used during an orthop edic injury examination. It will help students learn to perform thorou gh injury evaluations and accurately interpret their findings. In thi s comprehensive resource, over 125 special tests are explained, includ ing indications, contraindications, positive findings, and special con siderations for each. It offers an easy-to-understand format for locat ing special tests used for different regions of the body. The tests ar e current, descriptive, and supported by photographs illustrating prop er clinician and subject positioning
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