Daniels And Worthinghams Muscle Testing : Techniques Of Manual Muscle And Physical Performance Testing , 11th Edition (EPub+Converted PDF)

Daniels And Worthinghams Muscle Testing : Techniques Of Manual Muscle And Physical Performance Testing , 11th Edition (EPub+Converted PDF)

Written by Donovan J. Lott, PT PhD CSCS, Dale Avers, PT DPT PhD FAPTA and Marybeth Brown, PT PhD FACSM FAPTA

The 11th edition of Daniels and Worthingham’s Muscle Testing provides the precise knowledge required to become proficient in manual muscle testing and performance testing techniques and improve clinical decision-making.

A thorough explanation of the importance of strength testing combined with simple, illustrated instructions offer a comprehensive manual for physician guidance, patient placement, and skill application.

This edition provides updated information on alternate strength and performance tests for all adult groups, in addition to revised muscle testing of persons with weakness or paralysis and those in the normal range.

The most current thorough discussion of muscle dynamometry and optimal workouts increases the applicability of this material to modern clinicians. All of the text, figures and references are available in an eBook edition that comes with a print purchase. You can also search, personalize the information, annotate and highlight it and have it read aloud. Muscle testing protocols are made simple to learn and perform in order to evaluate deficiencies in strength, balance, and range of motion.

Clear textual instructions are accompanied by drawings and arrows. Muscle structure, muscle innervation and testing protocols are all well depicted in more than 500 images. You can learn about muscle dynamometry, including muscle dynamometer techniques and outcomes with each muscle, by reading the content on the muscle dynamometer and muscle dynamometry data.

Exercises that are ideal for a certain muscle group fully describe procedures based on research findings. Testing muscular performance in various clinical contexts and functional strength testing in older persons and those with functional decline are covered in the chapter on functional performance testing. A range of tests suitable for various contexts are included in the chapter on strength testing for active people, along with reference data for comparison.

Manual muscle testing practical issues and methods for improving the test’s validity and reliability are covered in detail in the chapters on the subject. Connecting muscle topography and function requires an understanding of muscle anatomy and innervation. To promote higher accuracy, the Clinical Relevance and Substitutions boxes show potential muscle substitutions during an exam and offer extra advice.

Each muscle in the body is uniquely identified by a constant reference number, which is indexed in the eBook that comes with the print version of the book along with the Alphabetical List of Muscles by Region. This facilitates cross-referencing and helps you rapidly identify any muscle. The most recent knowledge required to be a successful practitioner is provided by constantly updated content. Updated references guarantee that the information is relevant to modern practice and up to date.

NEW! All of the text, figures, and references are available in the eBook edition that comes with a print purchase. You can also search, personalize the information, annotate and highlight it, and have it read aloud. Video clips and other Ready Reference Anatomy and Assessment of Muscles Innervated by Cranial Nerves information are also included in the eBook.