Orthopedic physical assessment
(Book+CD-ROM)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Newly updated, this full-color resource offers a systematic approach to performing a neuromusculoskeletal assessment with rationales for various aspects of the assessment. This comprehensive text covers every joint of the body, head and face, gait, posture, emergency care, the principles of assessment, and preparticipation evaluation. The latest edition of this core text is the essential cornerstone in the new four-volume musculoskeletal rehabilitation series. Thorough, evidence-based content provides the information and detail you need to select the best diagnostic tests. Extensively updated information incorporates the latest research and most current practices. Case Studies help you apply what you learn from the book to real life situations. Tables and boxes throughout the text organize and summarize important information and highlight key points. Chapter Summaries review the assessment procedures for each chapter to help you find important information quickly. Case Histories in each chapter demonstrate assessment skills to help you apply them in practice. Reliability and validity of tests and techniques included throughout help you choose assessment methods supported by current evidence. Primary Care Assessment chapter includes the latest information on the constantly evolving state of physical therapy practice. A new full-color design clearly demonstrates assessment methods, a variety of tests, and causes of pathology. A companion CD-ROM with all of the references from the text linked to MedLine abstracts reinforces concepts from the book. Includes the most current information on the assessment of the cervical spine, hip, posture, and foot and ankle to keep you up to date on current methods of practice.

System requirements for Windows: Windows 2000 or XP operating system; Pentium II 400 MHz processor or faster processor; 800 x 600 monitor with True Color; 64 MB recommended; 10 MB free hard disk space; 48X or faster CD-ROM drive.

System requirements for Macintosh: Mac OS X or higher operating system; 800 x 600 pixels screen resolution; Power Macintosh; 64 MB RAM; 1 GHz+ PowerPC G4; 10 MB free hard disk space; 84X or faster CD-ROM drive.