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The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide
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The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide, Second Edition, Is The Foremost Reference For Comprehensive Patient Assessment. Conveniently Packaged And Competitively Priced, It Provides Techniques For Accurate Patient Assessment And Functional Information About Normal And Abnormal Static And Dynamic Motions. This Second Edition Has Been Reformatted With A Smaller Size, Streamlined Content, And Layflat Binding To Be A Practical Addition To Your Collection.Like The Previous Edition, The Text Takes A Regional Approach But Now Also Includes Material On The Upper Cervical Spine, Pelvis, And Sacroiliac Joint And Information On The Assessment Of Peripheral Nerve Injury And Treatment Techniques (Adverse Neurodynamics). In Addition, The Overall Design And Layout Have Been Overhauled To Make This Resource Even More User Friendly And Visually Appealing. A More Compact Size Makes It Easier To Transport Or Attach To A Clipboard. A Special Binding Allows Clinicians To Lay The Book Open On A Flat Surface Without Damaging The Text'S Spine. Almost All Illustrations Have Been Converted To Photos, And The Quantity Of Photos Has Increased Significantly. For Clarity, Many Of The Photos Are Enhanced With Arrows Showing Direction Of Movement Or Highlighting Specific Elements. And Finally, For Easy Recognition, Special Symbols Have Been Added To The Top Of Test And Measurement Pages So Information Can Be Located With A Quick Flip Through The Pages.The Streamlined Organization Of The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide, Second Edition, Makes It Simple To Find The Information You Need. The Book Flows Through A Regional Presentation Of Clinical Assessments And Functional Tests (Including 40 New Tests That Were Not Featured In The First Edition), A Section On Gait And Posture, And A New Section On Adverse Neurodynamics. The Regional Sections Are Further Broken Down Into Specific Joints, And Each Jointspecific Chapter Follows A Common Layout So You Can Easily Find Exactly What You Need:A Description Of Joint Basics, Arthrokinematics, And Neurologysurface Palpation, Muscle Origin And Insertion, And Muscle Action And Innervationsubjective And Objective Examination Sequencesclinical Syndrome Tables To Assist With Musculoskeletal Differential Diagnosisadditionally, A Suggested Examination Sequence For The History And Test And Measures Is Provided For Each Peripheral And Spinal Joint. Many Of The Tests Are Also Accompanied With Sensitivity And Specificity Values To Help Determine Test Utility.Essential Information Regarding Regional Assessments And Wholebody Mechanical Functions Will Be At Your Fingertips With The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide, Second Edition. Keep This Convenient Reference Close At Hand To Help You Perform Accurate Assessments That Will Lead To Proper Diagnosis And Care Of Patient Injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide? A: The primary focus of The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide is to provide comprehensive techniques for accurate patient assessment, including functional information about both normal and abnormal static and dynamic motions.
- Q: What are the key updates in the second edition of this guide? A: The second edition features a more compact size, streamlined content, a lay-flat binding design, and includes new material on the upper cervical spine, pelvis, and sacroiliac joint, along with enhanced illustrations and additional tests.
- Q: How does this guide assist clinicians in patient assessment? A: It assists clinicians by offering a regional approach to clinical assessments, clinical syndrome tables for differential diagnosis, and a suggested examination sequence for various joints, making it easier to perform accurate assessments.
- Q: Is this guide suitable for beginners in physical therapy? A: Yes, the guide is designed to be user-friendly and visually appealing, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced clinicians in physical therapy.
- Q: How many pages does The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide contain? A: The guide contains a total of 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book features a paperback binding that allows for lay-flat reading, making it practical for use during assessments.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide are Janice K. Loudon, along with co-authors Swift and Bell.
- Q: When was the second edition of this guide published? A: The second edition was published on May 13, 2008.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the guide? A: The guide includes numerous photographs, many of which have been enhanced with arrows or symbols for clarity and easy recognition of movement directions.
- Q: Can this guide be easily transported? A: Yes, the compact size and lay-flat binding make it easy to transport and attach to a clipboard for convenience during clinical assessments.