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Musculoskeletal Physical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach

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The musculoskeletal physical examination is a valuable tool for healthcare professionals to assess patients with musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. A well-performed physical examination can help to identify the source of pain, rule out other potential diagnoses, and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the evidence-based musculoskeletal physical examination. It is a valuable resource for physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals who perform musculoskeletal examinations.

Musculoskeletal Physical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12478 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	227 pages

Chapters

The book is divided into 12 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the musculoskeletal physical examination. The chapters are:

to the Musculoskeletal Physical Examination 2. The History and Physical Examination 3. The Musculoskeletal System 4. The Spine 5. The Shoulder 6. The Elbow 7. The Wrist and Hand 8. The Hip 9. The Knee 10. The Ankle and Foot 11. Special Tests 12. The Musculoskeletal Examination in the Elderly

Each chapter is written by a team of experts in the field. The chapters are well-organized and easy to read. They include numerous illustrations and tables to help the reader understand the material.

Features

Some of the key features of the book include:

* Comprehensive coverage of the evidence-based musculoskeletal physical examination * Written by a team of experts in the field * Well-organized and easy to read * Includes numerous illustrations and tables * Ideal for physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals who perform musculoskeletal examinations

Benefits

The book provides a number of benefits to readers, including:

* A better understanding of the evidence-based musculoskeletal physical examination * Improved skills in performing musculoskeletal examinations * Increased confidence in diagnosing and treating patients with musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction * Improved patient outcomes

This book is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals who perform musculoskeletal examinations. It provides a comprehensive overview of the evidence-based musculoskeletal physical examination, and it is written by a team of experts in the field. The book is well-organized and easy to read, and it includes numerous illustrations and tables to help the reader understand the material.

I highly recommend this book to physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals who perform musculoskeletal examinations.