Orthopedic Assessment

Description

This unique and powerful tool is the brainchild of professor Morey Kolber, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert MDT, CSCS*D based on his experience teaching orthopedic physical assessment. Wanting to offer students a premium quick reference, the amount of information in this 6 page laminated guide to musculoskeletal examination, assessment, special tests & diagnosis is over and above any reference you will find that is this easy to carry, store and reference at a moment’s notice. Developing and formatting the content to fit was so challenging that the value at this price is unbeatable. The breakdown of coverage listed speaks for itself as a tool that will support learning while offering a reference and refresher well into your career.
6 page laminated guide includes:

Arthrokinematics & Joint Mobility
Hip

Knee

Ankle

Foot

Shoulder

Elbow

Wrist

Hand

Decision Rules for Ordering Radiographs

Patient Self-Report Instruments for the Musculoskeletal System

Key Motor Neuron: Signs & Symptoms

Upper

Lower

Differential Diagnosis of Muscle Strains, Tendinopathy & Ligament Sprains

Differential Diagnosis of Low Back & Referred Pain

Common Pain Patterns

Anatomical Source – Pain Referral Pattern

Diagnostic Testing Clusters

Tests Used to Determine Muscle Tightness

Nerves & Muscles

Upper Extremity

Lower Extremity

Superficial Reflexes

Common Deep Tendon Reflexes

Key Myotomes & Dermatomes to Test

End-Feel

End-Feel – Example

Normal

Abnormal

Pathological Reflexes for Adults

Capsular Patterns

Joint – Restriction (Listed in Order Of Restriction)

Manual Muscle Test Grading Scale

Loose Packed (Resting) Positions & Closed Packed Positions

Key Orthopedic Special Tests

Cervical Spine

Craniovertebral

Shoulder

Thoracic Outlet

Elbow/Wrist

Hand

Lumbar Spine

Sacroiliac Joint

Hip

Knee

Ankle

Foot

Special Tests for Peripheral Nerve Dysfunction

NOTE: To offer this much information in this small space for this value, text size can be small but no smaller than default smart phone sized text. For those with poor vision, up-to-date prescription glasses or contacts may be necessary.

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