{"product_id":"muscle-function-testing-a-visual-guide-9783131997210","title":"Muscle Function Testing - A Visual Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA practical guide to manual muscle function testing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost 200 high-quality color photographs and illustrations help demonstrate each step in the testing process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick tests for evaluating overall muscle function, followed by detailed guidelines for testing muscle function in the head and face, spine, and upper\/lower extremities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed introductory chapter on the foundations and anatomical basis of muscle testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear descriptions of clinical symptoms for each muscle group, plus examples from practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline access to assessment forms on Thieme's MediaCenter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest questions and answers for self-study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 Fundamentals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Manual Muscle Testing\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2 Quick Tests for Evaluating Overall Muscle Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3 Head and Face\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Muscles of the Head\u003cbr\u003e Clinical Conditions—Examples from Practice\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4 Spine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Muscles and Manual Muscle Testing of the Spine\u003cbr\u003e Clinical Conditions—Examples from Practice\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5 Upper Extremity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Muscles and Manual Muscle Testing of the Upper Extremity\u003cbr\u003e Clinical Conditions—Examples from Practice\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6 Lower Extremity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Muscles and Manual Muscle Testing of the Lower Extremity\u003cbr\u003e Clinical Conditions—Examples from Practice\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7 Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Test Questions\u003cbr\u003e Answers to Test Questions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thieme Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51360358203735,"sku":"9783131997210","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9783131997210.jpg?v=1754127424","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/muscle-function-testing-a-visual-guide-9783131997210","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}