From Book News, Inc.
Konin (James Madison U.), Denise L. Wiksten (San Diego State U.), and Jerone A. Isear, Jr. (Carolinas Physical Therapy Network) offer coverage of 150-plus special tests for sports-related and non athletic orthopedic injuries, description of each test component (positioning, action and positive findings), and photographs illustrating the proper subject and clinician positioning. Tests are organized by regions of the body, and the commentary provides clinical insight and discussion of implications. Spiral binding.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR


Book Description
Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination is now available in a completely updated and refined new edition. This concise manual is a valuable reference for identifying and performing special tests used during an orthopedic examination. Students, clinicians, and rehabilitation professionals will enhance their ability to interpret and evaluate their findings. This new edition takes a simplistic approach to visualizing and explaining over 150 commonly used orthopedic special tests. Readers benefit from the user-friendly format, as clear and concise text is coupled with excellent photographs to illustrate the subject and clinician positioning. The tests are organized by regions of the body so the reader can easily reference a particular test. Comments found at the end of most of the tests provide valuable clinical insight and detailed implications.


Book Info
James Madison Univ., Harrisonburg, VA. Concise manual is a reference for identifying and performing special tests used during an orthopedic exam. Features more than 150 special tests, detailed descriptions, and halftone photographs illustrating proper positioning. For students and clinicians. Wire-spiral binding. DNLM: Musculoskeletal Diseases--diagnosis--Handbooks.


About the Author
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

ANNOTATION

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Special tests are an important part of the evaluation process that includes the status of a subject's range of motion, strength, flexibility, and inert/noninert structures. This book is a clear, concise reference for identifying and performing special tests used during an orthopedic injury examination. It will help students learn to perform thorough injury evaluations, and accurately interpret their findings. In this comprehensive resource, more than 125 special test are explained, including indications, contraindictions, positive findings, and special considerations for each. The book offers an easy-to-understand format for locating special tests used for different regions of the body. The tests are current, descriptive, and supported by photographs illustrating proper clinician and subject positioning.

FROM THE CRITICS

Booknews

Konin (James Madison U.), Denise L. Wiksten (San Diego State U.), and Jerone A. Isear, Jr. (Carolinas Physical Therapy Network) offer coverage of 150-plus special tests for sports-related and non athletic orthopedic injuries, description of each test component (positioning, action and positive findings), and photographs illustrating the proper subject and clinician positioning. Tests are organized by regions of the body, and the commentary provides clinical insight and discussion of implications. Spiral binding. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

William S. Quillen, PhD, PT, SCS, Journal for Athletic Training

This book will make a valuable addition to the professional library of students in athletic training, physical therapy, physician assisting and chiropractic fields. — William S. Quillen

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