This manual gives you the quick reference you need to understand and apply the basics of muscle testing quickly and conveniently. Each two-page spread contains all you need to know to perform manual muscle testing. You'll find an illustration of the muscle accompanied by a concise overview of how to perform the test, the muscle's origin and insertion points, its root, cord and nerve innervation, its primary function/actions, its synergies and antagonists. Clinical pearls are also provided for each test. The simple, handbook format is most appealing for quick and easy access in the clinical setting or the lab. Use this manual as a supplement to existing textbooks or as an invaluable companion throughout your professional work.
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"The editors of this book clearly meet their objective." "The organization and style of the text and the use of artwork and photographs are very effective in communicating the important basic science concepts as well as clinical applications for each area discussed." "The size of the book and the spiral binding facilitate use of the book at bedside, which further emphasizes clinical application." (Doody's )
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I borrowed this book from a teacher when I was studying for the NATA test, and it really helped. So much that I decieded to buy it for myself.
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The art and science of muscle isolation (if only partial) and testing provide the erudition and knowledge not otherwise available in today's technologically focused health care environment. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tester stabilizes, closed chain action, hip flexion phase, flexion vector, posterior interosseus, clinical pearls, anterior interosseus, pharyngeal response, tibial division, standing beside the patient, abduction vector, patient adducts, lower subscapular, patient abducts, ventral rami, hip flexor tightness, palmar interosseus, full available range, ansa cervicalis, internal abdominal oblique, obliquus capitis, patient flexes, peroneal divisions, external abdominal oblique, dorsal interossei Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Antagonists Muscle Nerve Root, Open Chain Actions, Synergists Muscle Nerve Root, Patient Sitting, Trunk Upper, Patient Prone, Muscle Actions, Patient Supine, Muscle Nerve Branch, Spine Extension Testing, Nerve Direct, Cord Posterior Nerve Posterior, Interspinales Direct, Patient Lying, Patient Technique, Synergists Copyright, Nerve Deep, Nerve Buccal, Nerve Lateral, Nerve Superior, Patient Tester, Tester Technique, Nerve Dorsal, Patient Seated, Risorius Facial New!
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The art and science of muscle isolation (if only partial) and testing provide the erudition and knowledge not otherwise available in today's technologically focused health care environment. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tester stabilizes, closed chain action, hip flexion phase, flexion vector, posterior interosseus, clinical pearls, anterior interosseus, pharyngeal response, tibial division, standing beside the patient, abduction vector, patient adducts, lower subscapular, patient abducts, ventral rami, hip flexor tightness, palmar interosseus, full available range, ansa cervicalis, internal abdominal oblique, obliquus capitis, patient flexes, peroneal divisions, external abdominal oblique, dorsal interossei Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Antagonists Muscle Nerve Root, Open Chain Actions, Synergists Muscle Nerve Root, Patient Sitting, Trunk Upper, Patient Prone, Muscle Actions, Patient Supine, Muscle Nerve Branch, Spine Extension Testing, Nerve Direct, Cord Posterior Nerve Posterior, Interspinales Direct, Patient Lying, Patient Technique, Synergists Copyright, Nerve Deep, Nerve Buccal, Nerve Lateral, Nerve Superior, Patient Tester, Tester Technique, Nerve Dorsal, Patient Seated, Risorius Facial New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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