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Avers D. - Brown M. - Hislop H.J.

Esame del Sistema Muscolare

Large-format volume (21 × 28 cm), 514 pages, over 600 illustrations, laminated paperback cover.

This classic reference text in physiotherapy is a practical manual for the assessment of muscle strength and function. It makes it easy not only to understand manual muscle testing procedures and functional performance tests, but also to apply them effectively in clinical practice.

Clearly illustrated instructions provide detailed guidance on patient positioning and on the direction of movement and resistance. In addition to manual muscle testing of healthy individuals and patients with weakness or paralysis, this edition includes a new section on alternative strength and performance tests suitable for older adults and for men and women of all ages who are deconditioned or obese.

A new chapter on physical performance tests describes the assessment of functional strength in patients of all ages, including older adults and those with functional decline. Additional chapters address when to use manual muscle testing, its importance and limitations, muscle examination in different clinical settings, and alternatives to manual muscle testing.

New: an online companion, evolve, supports skill development through video demonstrations of more than 100 muscle tests and a quick-reference anatomy guide. Drawings, arrows and clear written instructions facilitate understanding and execution of muscle testing procedures, enabling evaluation of strength, balance and range of motion deficits.

More than 600 illustrations clearly depict examination sequences as well as muscle anatomy and innervation. Anatomical and innervation details help link muscle topography to function, while “Helpful Hints” and “Substitutions” boxes highlight compensatory muscle activity that may occur during testing, ensuring greater accuracy.

Original price was: €60,00.Current price is: €35,00.

ISBN: 978-88-7620-915-4 Categories: , Tag:

Additional information

edizione

9 Edizione Novembre 2015
formato

21 x 28
pagine

514 pagine
informazioni extra

copertina in brossura
autori

Avers D., Brown M., Hislop H.J.

Description

List of plates

  1. Plate 1 Flexion and extension of the head and neck
  2. Plate 2 Cardinal planes of the scapula
  3. Plate 3 Transverse sections of the arm muscles at chest level
  4. Plate 4 Transverse sections of the arm and forearm
  5. Plate 5 Thumb movements
  6. Plate 6 Transverse sections of the thigh
  7. Plate 7 Transverse sections of the leg
  8. Plate 8 Motor distribution of the facial nerve (VII cranial nerve) and trigeminal nerve (V cranial nerve)

Introduction

  • Brief history of muscle testing
  • How to use this book
  • Muscle nomenclature
  • Anatomical authorities
  • Arrow conventions used in the text

Chapter 1

  • Principles of manual muscle testing
  • Grading system
  • Overview of examination procedures
  • Criteria for assigning muscle test grades
  • Screening tests
  • Preparation for muscle testing

Chapter 2

  • Importance and limitations of manual muscle testing
  • Introduction
  • Examiner and validity of muscle testing
  • Influence of the patient on the examination
  • Use of manual muscle testing in different clinical settings
  • Limitations of manual muscle testing

Chapter 3

  • Examination of neck muscles
  • Head extension
  • Neck extension
  • Combined head and neck extension
  • Head flexion
  • Neck flexion
  • Combined head and neck flexion
  • Combined neck flexion and rotation to isolate the sternocleidomastoid on one side
  • Neck rotation

Chapter 4

  • Examination of trunk and pelvic floor muscles
  • Trunk extension
  • Lumbar spine
  • Thoracic spine
  • Thoracolumbar spine
  • Pelvic elevation
  • Trunk endurance or holding in side-lying position
  • Trunk flexion
  • Trunk rotation
  • Quiet inspiration
  • Diaphragm
  • Intercostal muscles
  • Forced expiration
  • Pelvic floor

Chapter 5

  • Examination of upper limb muscles
  • Scapular abduction and upward rotation
  • Introduction to scapulothoracic muscle testing
  • Scapular elevation
  • Scapular adduction
  • Scapular depression and adduction
  • Scapular adduction and downward rotation
  • Scapular depression
  • Introduction to shoulder muscle testing
  • Shoulder flexion
  • Shoulder extension
  • Shoulder abduction
  • Shoulder horizontal abduction
  • Shoulder horizontal adduction
  • Shoulder external rotation
  • Shoulder internal rotation
  • Elbow flexion
  • Elbow extension
  • Forearm supination
  • Forearm pronation
  • Wrist flexion
  • Wrist extension
  • Flexion of the metacarpophalangeal joints of the lateral fingers
  • Flexion of proximal and distal interphalangeal joints of the lateral fingers
  • Testing of proximal interphalangeal joints of the lateral fingers
  • Testing of distal interphalangeal joints of the lateral fingers
  • Extension of metacarpophalangeal joints of the lateral fingers
  • Abduction of the lateral fingers
  • Adduction of the lateral fingers
  • Flexion of the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the thumb

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