Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing - Brossura

Reese, Nancy Berryman, Ph.D.; Bandy, William D., Ph.D.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1455758825 ISBN 13: 9781455758821

Casa editrice: W B Saunders Co, 2016

Riassunto

One of the most comprehensive texts on the market, Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing, 3^rd Edition, is an easy-to-follow reference that guides you in accurately measuring range of motion and muscle length for all age groups. Written by renowned educators, Nancy Berryman Reese and William D. Bandy for both Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, this book describes in detail the reliability and validity of each technique. A new companion web site features video clips demonstrating over 100 measurement techniques!

• Full-color design
• clearly demonstrates various techniques and landmarks.
• Clear technique template allows you to quickly and easily identify the information you need.
• Simple anatomic illustrations clearly depict the various techniques and landmarks for each joint.
• Coverage of range of motion and muscle length testing includes important, must-know information.
• Complex tool coverage prepares you to use the tape measure, goniometer, and inclinometer in the clinical setting.
• Over 100 videos let you independently review techniques covered in the text.
• Chapter on infants and children eliminates having to search through pediatric-specific books for information.
• Anatomical landmarks provide a fast visual reference for exactly where to place measuring devices.
• Chapters dedicated to length testing makes information easy to locate.

UPDATED information and references includes the latest in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.

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Recensione

"This book provides a wealth of information regarding the theory and practice of evaluating joint motion and muscle length. Because of this text's comprehensiveness and its easy to read format, it would be a useful resource for students, novice and experienced clinicians, particularly physiotherapists, occupational therapists and medical practitioners." Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing January 2010

"[The book] if read through and through for the area of the body of interest, will give an informed and well-documented overview of the procedures for measuring that part of the anatomy, and the reliability and validity of those measures." PMG, 2010 Vol. 27:1

"One of the most comprehensive range of motion and muscle length texts on the market... a great reference text for a busy orthopedic practice."

Physical Therapy Reviews, March 2011

Contenuti

1: Measurement of Range of Motion and Muscle Length: Background, History, and Basic Principles

2: Measurement of Range of Motion and Muscle Length: Clinical Relevance

3: Measurement of Range of Motion of the Shoulder

4: Measurement of Range of Motion of the Elbow and Forearm

5 Measurement of Range of Motion of the Wrist and Hand

6: Muscle Length Testing of the Upper Extremity

7: Reliability and Validity of Measurements of Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing of the Upper Extremity

8: Measurement of Range of Motion of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine

9: Measurement of Range of Motion of the Cervical Spine and Temporomandibular Joint

10: Reliability and Validity of Measurement of Range of Motion for the Spine and Temporomandibular Joint

11: Measurement of Range of Motion of the Hip

12: Measurement of Range of Motion of the Knee

13, Measurement of Range of Motion of the Ankle and Foot

14: Muscle Length testing of the Lower Extremity

15: Reliability and Validity of Measurements of Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing of the Lower Extremity

16: Measurement of Joint Motion in Infants and Children NEW!

Appendix A: Sample Data Recording Forms

Appendix B: Normative Range of Motion for the Extremities and Spine in Adults

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: W B Saunders Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1455758825
• ISBN 13: 9781455758821
• Rilegatura: Rilegatura a spirale
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 569
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: LSWR Group; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; Italia