Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain (Kendall, Muscles) (Hardcover)

by Florence Peterson Kendall (Editor), Elizabeth Kendall McCreary (Author), Patricia Geise Provance (Author), Mary McIntyre Rodgers (Author), William Anthony Romani (Author)

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This renowned classic provides unparalleled coverage of manual muscle testing, plus evaluation and treatment of faulty and painful postural conditions. The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition is completely reorganized and has new, expanded treatment and exercise sections in each chapter. Other features include a new section on post-polio syndrome, additional case studies comparing Guillain-Barré to polio muscle tests, a new full-color design, and a first-of-its-kind chart of upper extremity articulations. A bonus Primal Anatomy CD-ROM contains a three-dimensional interactive model of the human body. Students can rotate the model and add or subtract layers of anatomy to strengthen their knowledge.

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Product Details Hardcover: 560 pages Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fifth Edition edition (February 1, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0781747805 ISBN-13: 978-0781747806 Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,192 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #2 in  Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Medicine > Internal Medicine > Rheumatology #2 in  Books > Science > Medicine > Internal Medicine > Rheumatology #3 in  Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Allied Health Professions > Physical Therapy

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 91 of 91 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A book that has stood the test of time., January 16, 2008 By  Susan I. - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Now in its 5th edition, this book has become "thee" muscle testing book to have. Who's it for? Anyone who has a need to be able to MANUAL muscle test any of the body's muscles. This would include such professionals as doctors, nurses, physical therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, etc. How does the book work? Well, you look up the particular muscle you want to test, look at the picture of the test position, and then simply apply manual pressure to the limb in the instructed direction. If it sounds easy, it is the way this book shows you- included are dozens and dozens of GREAT pictures that show you precisely what to do. So, if you have a need to regularly test muscles, I highly recommend you get this book- it's a little bit more expensive than some of the other muscle testing books, but its the best I've come across so far- in fact it sits right on my desk for reference. Health professionals might also be interested in The Sixty-Second Motivator to help get clients motivated to do their home exercise programs consistently. 22 of 24 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable for your library, April 8, 2006 By  Scott J. Aronin "wellness professional" (PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    In the fields of fitness, physical therapy, sports, orthopedics or anatomy and biomechanical interest, this book is a classic that should prove invaluable to you. It can help professionals or laypeople discover muscular imbalances, injuries and causes of pain in their bodies or the bodies of others. It is clearly and well presented, very well-researched and accepted in the medical field. My main profession is fitness and health trainer and this book is a tremendous contribution to my practice. 14 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK FOR MUSCLE TESTING, March 21, 2006 By  S. McKinley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Being an athletic training student, this is by far the most useful book i have bought. It has the muscle testing in simple terms with pictures. I recommend if for anybody going to be an athletic trainer.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Serves a Purpose I am a College Student currently working with an orthopaedic surgeon. I have no prior experience as a provider of healthcare and have been reading heavily to increase my... Read more Published 1 month ago by Andrew 5.0 out of 5 stars Good guide for those in the PT field This was a required text for a college course. Book arrived quickly and in good shape. Published 5 months ago by M. Gottlieb 3.0 out of 5 stars Your requested review The book was a good basic text, however, it was not user friendly, difficult to follow. The CD Rom that accompanied the book was basically a waste. Published 13 months ago by Judith Phipps 5.0 out of 5 stars BIBLE FOR MUSCLE TESTING AND ASSESMENT Im a undergraduate physiotherapist, and ace certified personal trainer currently working as a personal trainer in india this book was introduced to me by my guru and ever since my... Read more Published 14 months ago by G. Suresh Kumar 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book This book is great for manual muscle testing, origin and insetion points of muscles, and innervations. Kendall is a classic. Published 18 months ago by Coral Beauty 5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny! This book is so comprehensive and yet so comprehensible. And it reads so smoothly for a textbook! This is a must-have!!! Published on March 5, 2007 by pilatesnobuff Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fifth Edition edition (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781747805
• ISBN-13: 978-0781747806
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,192 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #2 in	Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Medicine > Internal Medicine > Rheumatology
  #2 in	Books > Science > Medicine > Internal Medicine > Rheumatology
  #3 in	Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Allied Health Professions > Physical Therapy

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

91 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book that has stood the test of time., January 16, 2008

By	Susan I. - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Now in its 5th edition, this book has become "thee" muscle testing book to have. Who's it for? Anyone who has a need to be able to MANUAL muscle test any of the body's muscles. This would include such professionals as doctors, nurses, physical therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, etc.

How does the book work? Well, you look up the particular muscle you want to test, look at the picture of the test position, and then simply apply manual pressure to the limb in the instructed direction. If it sounds easy, it is the way this book shows you- included are dozens and dozens of GREAT pictures that show you precisely what to do. So, if you have a need to regularly test muscles, I highly recommend you get this book- it's a little bit more expensive than some of the other muscle testing books, but its the best I've come across so far- in fact it sits right on my desk for reference. Health professionals might also be interested in The Sixty-Second Motivator to help get clients motivated to do their home exercise programs consistently.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable for your library, April 8, 2006

By	Scott J. Aronin "wellness professional" (PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In the fields of fitness, physical therapy, sports, orthopedics or anatomy and biomechanical interest, this book is a classic that should prove invaluable to you. It can help professionals or laypeople discover muscular imbalances, injuries and causes of pain in their bodies or the bodies of others.
It is clearly and well presented, very well-researched and accepted in the medical field. My main profession is fitness and health trainer and this book is a tremendous contribution to my practice.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK FOR MUSCLE TESTING, March 21, 2006

By	S. McKinley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Being an athletic training student, this is by far the most useful book i have bought. It has the muscle testing in simple terms with pictures. I recommend if for anybody going to be an athletic trainer.