Muscle and Sensory Testing - Couverture souple

Reese, Nancy Berryman

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0721603378 ISBN 13 : 9780721603377

Editeur : W B Saunders Co Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Significantly revised and updated, the 2nd edition of "Muscle and Sensory Testing" incorporates precise anatomic testing techniques in a well-organized and easy-to-use format. It features a unique chapter on sensory testing, illustrations of gravity-resisted and gravity-eliminated positions for testing, and a chapter on using observational gait analysis as a screening tool for muscle testing. Photographs of testing procedures and line drawings are included; the line drawings of muscles are now enhanced to show innervations. This new edition also includes a CD-ROM with valuable additional material.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

If you want to excel in the physical therapy field, you'll need to first master the art of manual muscle testing. Written by a well-known PT expert, Muscle and Sensory Testing, 3rd Edition provides you with everything you need to effectively perform manual muscle and sensory tests - all in one well-organized, easy-to-follow resource. Chapters include an overview of muscle strength assessment and detail precise anatomic testing techniques for upper extremities, lower extremities, and head, neck and trunk; functional muscle tests; tests for mental status, cranial nerves and superficial reflexes; and use of observational gait analysis as a screening tool. Photographs of testing procedures, line drawings of various innervations, and video clips showing manual muscle testing procedures augment your understanding of this important skill area.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W B Saunders Co Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0721603378
• ISBN 13: 9780721603377
• Reliure: Couverture à spirales
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 656
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italie