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. Now available in a spiral-bound format-perfect for the reader to lay-flat and refer to as they are practicing the tests. 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, spiral-bound 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. * Listed as one of the Common References used in the development of NATABOC Examinations! Features Over 150 special tests for sports-related and non-athletic orthopedic injuries. Detailed description of each special test component: test positioning, action, and positive findings. Photographs illustrating the proper subject and clinician positioning. New spiral bound cover makes this second edition more user-friendly and practical.

Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination

Medical Books

Brader, Holly

Konin PhD ATC PT, Jeff G.

Wiksten PhD ATC, Denise L.

Isear Jr MS PT Atc-L, Jerome A

Allied Health Professions

SLACK, Incorporated

Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination has been used for 10 years by thousands of students, clinicians, and rehab professionals and is now available in a revised and updated third edition. Concise and pocket-sized, this handbook is an invaluable guide filled with the most current and practical clinical exam techniques used during an orthopedic examination. Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, Third Edition takes a user-friendly approach to visualizing and explaining more than 150 commonly used orthopedic special tests, including 11 new and modern tests. Readers benefit from the spiral, lay-flat binding and new color elements. Clear and concise text is coupled with effective photographs, clearly labeled with directional arrows, to illustrate proper subject and clinician positioning and directional movement. Jeff G. Konin, Denise Wiksten, Jai Isear, and Holly Brader have organized Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, Third Edition by regions of the body, allowing the reader to quickly and easily reference a particular test. Students, clinicians, and rehabilitation professionals alike will benefit from adding this classic text to their reference library today. <ul>
<li>Eleven new tests, including the Dial Test, Lateral Scapular Slide Test, Crank Test, and Posterior Impingement Test.</li> <li>Descriptive text presented in a concise manner.</li> <li>Evidence-based references for each test.</li> <li>Detailed descriptions of each special test component: test positioning, action, and positive findings.</li> <li>Photographs illustrating the proper subject and clinician positioning, with color arrows used to depict proper force and direction for each test.</li> <li>User-friendly spiral, lay-flat binding.</li> <li>Positive results and special considerations identified for each test as they relate to the examination process. </li>
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Konin, Jeff G.

Isear Jr., Jerome A.

Wiksten, Denise

CRC-Press

TESTS ESPECIALES PARA EL EXAMEN EN ORTOPEDIA (Spanish Edition)

Reference

Isear, Denise L.

Wiksten, Denise L.

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Paidotribo

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