Download or read book Netter s Orthopaedic Clinical Examination Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Joshua Cleland and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a thorough, highly illustrated review of the musculoskeletal physical exam, this practical guide covers relevant anatomy, pathoanatomy, and special tests using the well-known art of Dr. Frank H. Netter as well as clinical photographs. Netter's Orthopaedic Clinical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach, 4th Edition, provides the information you need to assess the reliability and diagnostic utility of musculoskeletal physical exams and incorporate evidence into your clinical decision making. Summary tables and carefully selected references highlight best available evidence, providing a practical resource for the busy student and clinician. Provides up-to-date, actionable summaries of available evidence so you can quickly evaluate the effectiveness of clinical tests, review recent studies, and determine which test will best predict a specific diagnosis. Includes more than 25 videos showing movement for select tests, helping you get the most clinically significant information from the orthopaedic examination. Presents classic Netter artwork and anatomy/biomechanics tables that enhance your understanding of the orthopedic anatomy and pathology of each joint. Uses a practical, tabular format that provides quick access to test reliability and diagnostic utility, study quality, anatomy and biomechanics, and summary recommendations for applying evidence in practice. Features an assessment of study quality (QUADAS) appendix and color-coded icons identifying study quality that draw your attention to top-quality studies and help you understand why some studies were included and others omitted. Adds a scale to reliability tables, making it easy to focus on approaches and tests with the highest reliability, and includes QAREL (Quality Appraisal for Reliability Studies) checklists for each reliability study. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Download or read book Petty s Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Dionne Ryder and published by . This book was released on 2023-06-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Together with its companion volume, Petty's Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management, this invaluable book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of musculoskeletal practice for undergraduate physiotherapy students. This volume will help you competently examine and assess patients with a variety of issues. Each region is covered in detail, including muscles, nerves and joints. It offers an up-to-date, person-centred approach, based on clinical reasoning and latest evidence, with numerous learning aids, case studies and illustrations to help you apply theory to practice. Petty's Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment is edited by leading experts Dionne Ryder and Kieran Barnard, with contributions by highly regarding physiotherapists from across the country, making this set a must-have for all students of physiotherapy. Petty's set follows the patient journey from assessment right through to treatment and management Each chapter is written by leading physiotherapists in their field Designed for students - logically structured and easy to read Covers each region of the body in detail Updated evidence and research knowledge that underpins practice Focus on communication, clinical reasoning and pain Drawings and photographs enhance understanding Reflective exercises to consolidate learning Ancillary resources now include chapter summary podcasts, an image bank and a question bank New chapter on the power of communication New case studies for each regional chapter to consolidate learning Addition of learning outcomes and reflective exercises throughout the text
Download or read book The Musculoskeletal Practitioner s Handbook Elsevier E Book on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Jonathan Kenyon and published by . This book was released on 2023-09-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new handbook provides a practical, day-to-day reference guide to assist clinicians in assessing and managing the most common musculoskeletal problems they encounter in their practice. Written by a GP with an extended role in msk medicine and an advanced practice physiotherapist and informed by their combined years of clinical experience, it provides an overview of pathology and guides the reader through assessment, examination, tests and scans, and management. Easy to follow and use as well as comprehensively referenced and evidence-based, this title will prove indispensable for clinicians across disciplinary boundaries, from First Contact Practitioners and GPs to physiotherapists, nurses and paramedics. Designed to support evidence-based clinical reasoning and decision making Easy to reference summaries of the most common musculoskeletal pathologies encountered in practice Guides on the relevant diagnostic scans and tests, what they are and when they're used Detailed reference sections on relevant anatomy and nerve pathways Principles of management of both regional and systemic musculoskeletal disorders Detailed descriptions of the most common medications used to treat pain Information on blood tests with a quick reference guide to their interpretation A wealth of quick reference appendices for use in every day practice
Download or read book Petty s Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Kieran Barnard and published by . This book was released on 2023-06-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Petty's Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management provides an up-to-date, evidence-based and person-centred guide to musculoskeletal practice. Edited by leading experts Kieran Barnard and Dionne Ryder, with contributions by highly regarded physiotherapists from across the UK, it provides a comprehensive overview of the principles underpinning physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions. It covers basic principles for treating muscles, nerves and joints, as well as anatomy and physiology, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills. This book is a companion to Petty's Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment, and together both volumes cover everything students need to know to examine, assess and treat patients. Packed with reflective exercises, illustrations and case studies to bring learning to life Written with students in mind - easy to follow and understand Drawings and photographs to visually enhance descriptions in the text New chapters on serious pathology, vascular presentations and advancing clinical practice Expanded content on patient management Chapter summary podcasts New learning outcomes and reflective exercises throughout
Download or read book Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination E Book written by Paul Hattam and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-04-30 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination is a handy one-stop guide with over 150 peripheral tests. The clinical context and evidence base is thoroughly explored and the addition of clinical tips and expert opinion will enable the clinician to select the most appropriate tests and interpret the results meaningfully. - Step-by-step description for each test - Clear photographic illustrations - 'At a glance' presentation of the background evidence - Detailed clinical context - Comprehensive referencing of orthopaedic special tests - Clinical tips
Download or read book Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination E Book written by Paul Hattam and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite growing reliance on imaging, clinical examination remains the bedrock of diagnosis of the musculoskeletal patient. Special tests have widespread utility particularly in sport and can often help to elucidate a patient’s presentation where the lesion is subtle and otherwise difficult to detect and, in turn, guide management and treatment. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to over 100 peripheral tests. It includes: a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the information they need at their fingertips. a focussed review of the latest evidence and how this applies to practice. use of clinical tips and expert opinion to allow clinicians to select the most appropriate test and interpret the results meaningfully. Full review of the evidence integrated into the entire text. New clinical context section at the start of each section making it easy to find and providing advanced background knowledge to extend the readers knowledge. Brand new colour photography to show each test clearly throughout. Additional tests included allowing readers to extend their knowledge and understanding.
Download or read book Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination written by Paul Hattam and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite growing reliance on imaging, clinical examination remains the bedrock of diagnosis of the musculoskeletal patient. Special tests have widespread utility particularly in sport?and can often?help to elucidate a patient's presentation where the lesion is subtle and?otherwise difficult to detect?and, in turn,?guide management?and treatment.?Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to over 100?peripheral tests. It includes: a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the?information they need at their fingertips. a focussed review of the latest evidence and how this applies to practice. use of clinical tips and expert opinion to allow clinicians to select the most?appropriate test and interpret the results meaningfully. Full review of the evidence integrated into the entire text. New clinical context section at the start of each section making it easy to?find and providing advanced background knowledge to extend the readers knowledge. Brand new colour photography to show each test clearly throughout. Additional tests included allowing readers to extend their knowledge and?understanding.
Download or read book Muscle and Sensory Testing Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Nancy Berryman Reese and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and illustrations demonstrate various techniques to help you better understand positioning, stabilization, and common substitutions. Chapters follow a logical progression from muscle testing to sensory testing to gait assessment, making the learning process clear. Chapters on dynamometry, sensory examination, neurologic examination, and gait provide you with additional need-to-know information on these key topics. NEW! Techniques of Functional Muscle Testing chapter includes completely revised content to give you a strong foundation of testing techniques. UPDATED! Expanded clinical notes and case vignettes challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations and think creatively about clinical problems. UPDATED! Consistent chapter layout by joint and muscle system allows you to easily locate important information. UPDATED! References throughout the book enable you to quickly find the most up-to-date sources on specific topics. UNIQUE! 185 Video clips on the companion Evolve website reinforce your understanding of key techniques, such as muscle tests, handheld dynamometry, pediatric handheld dynamometry, sensory and neurologic testing, proper patient and clinician positioning, and force application.
Download or read book The Musculoskeletal System Elsevier E Book on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Sean O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 2022-08-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Systems of the Body series has established itself as a highly valuable resource for medical and other health science students following today's systems-based courses. Now thoroughly revised and updated in this third edition, each volume presents the core knowledge of basic science and clinical conditions that medical students need, providing a concise, fully integrated view of each major body system that can be hard to find in more traditionally arranged textbooks or other resources. Multiple case studies help relate key principles to current practice, with links to clinical skills, clinical investigation and therapeutics made clear throughout. Each (print) volume also now comes with access to the complete, enhanced eBook version, offering easy anytime, anywhere access - as well as self-assessment material to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The Musculoskeletal System provides highly accessible coverage of the core basic science principles in the context of clinical case histories, giving the reader a fully integrated understanding of the system and its major diseases. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND THE HAND SOFT TISSUE RHEUMATIC DISEASE INVOLVING THE SHOULDER AND ELBOW NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES LOWER BACK PAIN BONE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN NORMAL AND DISEASE STATES THE SYNOVIAL JOINT IN HEALTH AND DISEASE: OSTEOARTHRITIS CRYSTAL ARTHROPATHIES AND THE ANKLE SKELETAL MUSCLE AND ITS DISORDERS AUTOIMMUNITY AND THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM TRAUMA AND THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM INFECTION AND THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Systems of the Body Series: The Renal System The Musculoskeletal System The Nervous System The Digestive System The Endocrine System The Respiratory System The Cardiovascular System
Download or read book Manual Physical Therapy of the Spine Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Kenneth A. Olson and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approximately 200 video clips teach the skills needed to effectively implement evidence-based treatment recommendations related to manual therapy, manipulation, and therapeutic exercise. Descriptions of manual therapy techniques include evidence-based coverage of the examination and treatment of spine and TMJ disorders, along with discussions of alternative treatment methods and potential adverse effects and contraindications to manipulation. Guidelines for completing a comprehensive spinal examination include medical screening, the patient interview, disability assessment, and tests and measures, along with an evaluation of the examination findings and the principles involved in arriving at a diagnosis and plan of care. Impairment-based manual physical therapy approach includes a review of the evidence to support its use in evaluating and treating spinal and TMJ conditions. Full-color photographs show procedures from multiple angles, illustrating hand and body placement and direction of force. Case studies demonstrate the clinical reasoning used in manual physical therapy. Clear, consistent format for explaining techniques makes this reference easy to use in the classroom and in the clinical setting. Guide to Physical Therapist Practice terminology is used throughout the book for consistency and for easier understanding. Expert author Ken Olson is a highly respected international authority on the subject of spinal manipulation in physical therapy. NEW! Enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase, which allows students to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. NEW! Expanded content describes the impact of use of language, pain science education, and a psychologically informed approach in the management of complex musculoskeletal pain conditions. NEW! Coverage of clinical reasoning includes additional decision making tools relating to the biopsychosocial approach for spinal and temporomandibular conditions in musculoskeletal and manual physical therapy practice. NEW! Updated red flag screening content addresses serious spinal pathologies and assessment of central sensitization, pressure pain thresholds, and impaired sleep. Updated research evidence supports the examination/classification, diagnostic accuracy, and treatment of spinal and temporomandibular disorders including mobilization/manipulation and specific therapeutic exercises. Updated background information and instructional materials make it easier to integrate manipulation and manual physical therapy examination and treatment procedures into professional education and clinical practice.
Download or read book Physical Diagnosis Secrets Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Salvatore Mangione, MD and published by . This book was released on 2021-03 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Physical Diagnosis Secrets, 3rd Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in physical diagnosis and health assessment. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style - making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. Duration for access to this product, which may be at the discretion of your institution, is up to 84 months. Elsevier reserves the right to restrict or remove access due to changes in product portfolio or other market conditions. The proven Secrets Series® format gives you the most return for your time - succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. Fully revised and updated throughout, with highly illustrated coverage of the history and physical exam, followed by assessment techniques that are weighted based on their clinical importance. Online assessment includes audio clips of the heart and lung. Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams. Bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from leaders in the field - all providing a concise overview of important board-relevant content. Multiple-choice questions online provide opportunities for further self-assessment. Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime.
Download or read book Pocket Guide to Musculoskeletal Assessment written by Richard E. Baxter and published by Saunders. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket reference offers you instant access to the information you need to provide well-organized, efficient, and thorough neuromusculo-skeletal examinations. Inside, easy-to-access charts - organized by major body regions - present various special tests for each area; explain what each test is meant to detect; briefly describe how the test is performed; identify how to recognize a positive result; and indicate treatment options. You'll also find a reference table of indications and contraindications for physical agents and for normal ranges of motion; evaluation outlines for respiratory, cardiac, amputee, neurologic, and acute inpatient orthopedic evaluation; commonly encountered lab results; diagrams for sclerotomes and dermatomes; and much more.
Download or read book Special tests in musculoskeletal examination an evidence based guide for clinicians written by Paul M. Hattam and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing Elsevier eBook on VitalSource Retail Access Card written by Nancy Berryman Reese and published by . This book was released on 2023-06-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approx. 602 pages Guidelines to range of motion and muscle length testing cover techniques including goniometric measurement as well as measurements using inclinometers, tape measures, and smartphone apps. More than 600 full-color photos and drawings demonstrate various techniques, anatomy, and landmarks for each joint. Anatomical landmarks provide a fast visual reference showing exactly where to place measuring devices. Clear template for techniques allows you to quickly and easily identify the information you need. Chapters on length testing make it easy to locate information on measuring each of the upper and lower extremities as well as the head, neck, and trunk. NEW! Instructions for use of smartphone apps provide another option for measuring range of motion. NEW! Revised content and updated references provide the current information you need to be an effective practitioner. NEW! eBook version is included with print purchase. The eBook includes more than 100 videos demonstrating the ROM and muscle length testing techniques discussed in the print book, and allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Download or read book Maternal Child Nursing Care in Canada E Book written by Lisa Keenan-Lindsay and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-12-17 with total page 1620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Consolidated, revised, and expanded mental health concerns chapter and consolidated pediatric health promotion chapter offer current and concise coverage of these key topics. - NEW and UPDATED! Information on the latest guidelines includes SOGC guidelines, STI and CAPWHN perinatal nursing standards, Canadian Pediatrics Association Standards, Canadian Association of Midwives, and more. - NEW! Coverage reflects the latest Health Canada Food Guide recommendations. - UPDATED! Expanded coverage focuses on global health perspectives and health care in the LGBTQ2 community, Indigenous, immigrant, and other vulnerable populations. - EXPANDED! Additional case studies and clinical reasoning/clinical judgement-focused practice questions in the printed text and on the Evolve companion website promote critical thinking and prepare you for exam licensure. - NEW! Case studies on Evolve for the Next Generation NCLEX-RN® exam provide practice for the Next Generation NCLEX.
Download or read book Gerontologic Nursing written by Annette Giesler Lueckenotte and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GERONTOLOGIC NURSING provides comprehensive coverage of health promotion, gerontologic concepts and issues, and medical-surgical problems associated with the older adult. Divided into seven parts, each chapter follows a consistent organization including learning objectives, emergency boxes, client and family teaching boxes, research boxes, key points, special insights, and new health promotion and nutrition boxes. The second edition also includes a new chapter on health promotion, expanded chapters on nutrition and functional assessment, and a dedicated MERLIN which provides the student and instructor with additional up-to-date tools and resources to enhance and expand their content knowledge. (Includes a FREE MERLIN website at:www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Lueckenotte/)
Download or read book Patho Phlash written by Valerie I. Leek and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2011-10-19 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for… Understanding diseases and disorders Increasing test scores in class Improving scores on the NCLEX® examination ? Rely on over 200 full-color flash cards for the most critical clinical information about common diseases and disorders. Color-coded by body system, these handy cards familiarize students with the great deal of pathophysiologic information they must master. Color-coded, body-system organization. Supplemental categories on dermatologic conditions, mental health, and women’s health. Card front—the name of the condition • pronunciation • a clue to its meaning or significance • and the icon representing the associated body system. Card back—description of the pathophysiology • assessment and diagnostic findings • complications • and the medical and surgical treatments. Memory aids on every card, including “Keep in Mind, “Make the Connection,” and “Remember.” Charts, tables, and photographs throughout. Comprehensive, alphabetical index.
