Strength and Range of Motion Assessment for Today's Student
The Abbreviated Guide
Description
This manual, written by professors of physical therapy, provides today's student with a modernized, condensed, bullet-point-style guide for strength and range of motion assessment skills. Included at the beginning of each body region are palpation techniques related to key bony landmarks needed to successfully perform the assessment techniques described in that section. In addition to providing a condensed version of the classic methods of measurement using goniometry and manual muscle testing, this book also includes strength assessment using a hand-held dynamometer to provide the clinician with a more technologically advanced method to gather objective data when measuring strength. Ideal for students studying to become physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic trainers, and more!
This book includes:
¿ Palpation of the spine & extremities
¿ Goniometer & inclinometer measurements
¿ Manual muscle testing & hand-held dynamometry
¿ Over 300 color photos demonstrating techniques
¿ Concise bullet-point-style tables & summaries
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