This beautifully illustrated pocket atlas provides
physical therapists, occupational therapists, sports therapists, and students
with practical guidelines and quick tests for evaluating gross motor function
throughout the body. The tests in this manual are particularly suitable for
analyzing isolated muscle deficits and evaluating other testing methods. When
used as a regular part of the physical therapy routine, manual muscle testing
provides valuable information on individual treatment needs, enables the
therapist to monitor progress and modify procedures, and allows the patient to
see the results for themselves.
Key features:
- Almost 200
high-quality color photographs and illustrations help demonstrate each step in
the testing process - Quick tests for evaluating overall muscle
function, followed by detailed guidelines for testing muscle function in the
head and face, spine, and upper/lower extremities - Detailed
introductory chapter on the foundations and anatomical basis of muscle
testing - Clear descriptions of clinical symptoms for each muscle group,
plus examples from practice - Online access to assessment forms on
Thieme’s MediaCenter - Test questions and answers for self-study
This
book is a valuable resource for all PT practitioners and students that will
enrich their practice and help them to successfully evaluate and treat patients
suffering from muscle-related injuries.