This unique and powerful tool is the brainchild of professor Morey Kolber, PT, Ph.D., 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.
This 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
