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Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide

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ISBN-10: 0880115076

ISBN-13: 9780880115070

Edition: 1998

Authors: Janice Loudon, Stephania L. Bell, Jane M. Johnston

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The Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide is a handy, thorough reference for orthopedic clinicians who use manual therapy techniques in patient assessment. Information is presented in a concise, efficient format with more than 175 illustrations to facilitate understanding.The book is divided into five parts and organized to make the same categories of information pertaining to each joint both self-contained and easy to find. After explaining basic arthrokinematic and osteokinematic principles and defining terminology, the authors provide in-depth coverage of the head, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), vertebral column and neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, pelvis and hips, knees, ankles,…    
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Book details

List price: $42.00
Copyright year: 1998
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 4/2/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 248
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Introduction
Introduction to Biomechanical Principles
Classifications and Definitions
Joint Basics
Arthrokinematics
Neurology
Surface Palpation
Muscle Origin and Insertion
Muscle Action and Innervation
Differential Diagnosis
Subjective Examination and Assessment
Head and Spine
Temporomandibular Joint
Joint Basics
Arthrokinematics
Neurology
Surface Palpation
Muscle Origin and Insertion
Muscle Action and Innervation
Differential Diagnosis
Cervical Spine
Joint Basics
Arthrokinematics
Neurology
Surface Palpation
Muscle Origin and Insertion
Muscle Action and Innervation
Differential Diagnosis
Thoracic Spine
Joint Basics
Arthrokinematics
Neurology
Surface Palpation
Muscle Origin and Insertion
Muscle Action and Innervation
Lumbar Spine
Joint Basics
Arthrokinematics
Neurology
Surface Palpation
Muscle Origin and Insertion
Upper Extremity
Shoulder Joint Complex
Glenohumeral Joint (GH)
Sternoclavicular Joint (SC)
Acromioclavicular Joint (AC)
Scapulothoracic Joint (ST)
Arthrokinematics
Neurology
Surface Palpation
Muscle Origin and Insertion
Muscle Action and Innervation
Differential Diagnosis
Elbow and Forearm
Humeroulnar Joint (HU)
Humeroradial Joint (HR)
Superior Radioulnar Joint (SRU)
Distal Radioulnar Joint
Arthrokinematics
Neurology
Surface Palpation
Muscle Origin and Insertion
Muscle Action and Innervation
Differential Diagnosis
Wrist and Hand
Radiocarpal Joint
Midcarpal Joint
Carpometacarpal Joint (2 to 5)
Arthrokinematics of the Wrist Complex
Metacarpal Joints (MCP; 2 to 5)
Proximal Interphalangeal Joints (PIP; 2 to 5)
Distal Interphalangeal Joints (DIP; 2 to 5)
Arthrokinematics of the Fingers
Thumb Carpometacarpal Joints
Thumb Metacarpal Joints
Thumb Interphalangeal Joints (IP)
Arthrokinematics of the Thumb
Neurology
Surface Palpation
Muscle Origin and Insertion
Muscle Action and Innervation
Differential Diagnosis
Functional Assessment of the Upper Extremity
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist and Hand
Grip
Throwing Mechanics
Lower Extremity
The Hip Joint
Joint Basics
Arthrokinematics
Neurology
Surface Palpation
Muscle Origin and Insertion
Muscle Action and Innervation
Differential Diagnosis
Knee
Tibiofemoral Joint
Proximal Tibiofibular Joint
Patellofemoral Joint
Arthrokinematics
Neurology
Surface Palpation
Muscle Origin and Insertion
Muscle Action and Innervation
Differential Diagnosis
Foot and Ankle
Distal Tibiofibular Joint (DTF)
Talocrural Joint (TC)
Subtalar Joint (STJ; Talocalcaneal Joint)
Transtarsal Joint (Joint of Chopart, Midtarsal Joint)
Midfoot
Forefoot (Tarsometatarsal Joints)
Metatarsophalangeal Joints (MTP)
Interphalangeal Joints (IP)
Arthrokinematics
Neurology
Surface Palpation
Muscle Origin and Insertion
Muscle Action and Innervation
Differential Diagnosis
Functional Testing of the Lower Extremity
Muscle Imbalances
Functional Strength Testing of the Hip
Functional Strength Testing of the Knee
Functional Strength Testing of the Foot and Ankle
Other Tests
Posture and Gait
Posture
Terminology
Curvature of the Spine
Ideal ""Normal"" Posture
Electromyography (EMG) Activity in Quiet Standing
Gait
Terminology
Gait Sequence
Gait Sequence With Joint Position and Muscle Activity
Range of Motion Needed During Gait
Gait Disturbances and Mechanical Faults
Other Gait Sequences
Running
Shoe Wear
Stair Climbing
Appendix
References
Index
About the Authors"