A practical guide to manual muscle function testing This beautifully illustrated pocket atlas
provides physical therapists occupational therapists sports therapists and students with
practical guidelines and quick tests for evaluating gross motor function throughout the body.
The tests in this manual are particularly suitable for analyzing isolated muscle deficits and
evaluating other testing methods. When used as a regular part of the physical therapy routine
manual muscle testing provides valuable information on individual treatment needs enables the
therapist to monitor progress and modify procedures and allows the patient to see the results
for themselves. Key features: - Almost 200 high-quality color photographs and illustrations
help demonstrate each step in the testing process- Quick tests for evaluating overall muscle
function followed by detailed guidelines for testing muscle function in the head and face
spine and upper lower extremities- Detailed introductory chapter on the foundations and
anatomical basis of muscle testing- Clear descriptions of clinical symptoms for each muscle
group plus examples from practice- Online access to assessment forms on Thieme's MediaCenter-
Test questions and answers for self-study This book is a valuable resource for all PT
practitioners and students that will enrich their practice and help them to successfully
evaluate and treat patients suffering from muscle-related injuries.
