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Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing A Handbook for Students and Clinicians

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ISBN-10: 1617116203

ISBN-13: 9781617116209

Edition: 2013

Authors: Lynn Van Ost

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When all you need is a basic understanding of goniometry and manual muscle testing, supplemented by concise and illustrative examples of techniques, look to Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing: A Handbook for Students & Clinicians for quick and at- your -fingertips facts.Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing by Lynn Van Ost is a descriptive quick reference that provides the rehabilitation professional with a very basic approach to various techniques. Organized in a “head-to-toe” format and with over 400 photographs, Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing takes user-friendly and efficient learning to a new level.This handbook is unique in that it…    
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Book details

List price: $59.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: SLACK, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/15/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 392
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English

Lynn Van Ost, RN, PT, ATC, MEd Lynn Van Ost graduated in 1982 with a BS in nursing from West Chester State College, West Chester, PA, in 1987 from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, with a Master’s in sports medicine/athletic training, and in 1988 from Temple University with a second Bachelor’s in physical therapy. In addition to treating the general orthopedic population as a physical therapist, she has worked with both amateur and professional athletes and has over 11 years’ experience as an athletic trainer working with Olympic level elite athletes at numerous international events, including the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympic games. She currently works in a physical…    

Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preface
Goniometry
Cervical Spine
The Cervical Spine
Upper Extremity
Scapulothoracic Joint
The Shoulder (Glenohumeral Joint)
The Elbow (Humeroulnar and Humeroradial Joints)
The Forearm (Radioulnar)
The Wrist (Radiocarpal and Intercarpal Joints)
The Fingers-Digits II to V (Metacarpophalangeal Joints)
The Fingers-Digits II to V (Proximal Interphalangeal Joints)
The Fingers-Digits II to V (Distal Interphalangeal Joints)
The Thumb (Carpometacarpal Joint)
The Thumb (Metacarpophalangeal Joint)
The Thumb (Interphalangeal Joint)
Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
The Thoracolumbar Spine
Lower Extremity
The Hip
The Knee (Tibiofemoral Joint)
Tibial Torsion
The Ankle
Subtalar Joint (Hindfoot)
Transverse Tarsal (Midtarsal) Joint
The First Toe (Metatarsophalangeal Joints)
The First Toe (Interphalangeal Joint)
The Four Lateral Toes (Metatarsophalangeal Joints)
The Four Lateral Toes (Proximal Interphalangeal Joints)
The Four Lateral Toes (Distal Interphalangeal Joints)
Temporomandibular Joint
The Temporomandibular Joint
Manual Muscle Testing
Neck/Upper Extremities
Neck
Scapula
Shoulder
Elbow
Forearm
Wrist
Fingers II to V
Thumb
Trunk/Lower Extremities
Trunk
Hip
Knee
Ankle
Great Toe
Toes II to V
Appendices
General Procedure for Goniometric Measurement
Commonly Used Terms in Goniometry
Normal Range of Motion Values in Adults
Anatomical Zero
Key to Manual Muscle Grading
General Procedure for Manual Muscle Testing.
Commonly Used Terms in Manual Muscle Testing
Factors That May Cause Inaccurate Muscle Testing
Bibliography
Index