Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing / Edition 3

by Nancy Berryman Reese PT, PhD, MHSA, FAPTA, William D. Bandy PT, PhD, SCS, FAPTA

Overview

One of the most comprehensive texts on the market, Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing, 3^rd Edition, is an easy-to-follow reference that guides you in accurately measuring range of motion and muscle length for all age groups. Written by renowned educators, Nancy Berryman Reese and William D. Bandy for both Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, this book describes in detail the reliability and validity of each technique. A new companion web site features video clips demonstrating over 100 measurement techniques!

• Full-color design clearly demonstrates various techniques and landmarks.
• Clear technique template allows you to quickly and easily identify the information you need.
• Simple anatomic illustrations clearly depict the various techniques and landmarks for each joint.
• Coverage of range of motion and muscle length testing includes important, must-know information.
• Complex tool coverage prepares you to use the tape measure, goniometer, and inclinometer in the clinical setting.
• Over 100 videos let you independently review techniques covered in the text.
• Chapter on infants and children eliminates having to search through pediatric-specific books for information.
• Anatomical landmarks provide a fast visual reference for exactly where to place measuring devices.
• Chapters dedicated to length testing makes information easy to locate.

UPDATED information and references includes the latest in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455758821
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	05/25/2016
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Measurement of Range of Motion and Muscle Length: Background, History, and Basic Principles 2. Measurement of Range of Motion and Muscle Length: Clinical Relevance 3. Measurement of Range of Motion of the Shoulder 4. Measurement of Range of Motion of the Elbow and Forearm 5. Measurement of Range of Motion of the Wrist and Hand 6. Muscle Length Testing of the Upper Extremity 7. Reliability and Validity of Measurements of Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing of the Upper Extremity 8. Measurement of Range of Motion of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine 9. Measurement of Range of Motion of the Cervical Spine and Temporomandibular Joint 10. Reliability and Validity of Measurement of Range of Motion for the Spine and Temporomandibular Joint 11. Measurement of Range of Motion of the Hip 12. Measurement of Range of Motion of the Knee 13. Measurement of Range of Motion of the Ankle and Foot 14. Muscle Length testing of the Lower Extremity 15. Reliability and Validity of Measurements of Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing of the Lower Extremity 16. Pediatric Range of Motion

Appendix A. Sample Data Recording Forms Appendix B. Normative Range of Motion for the Extremities and Spine in Adults

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to accurately measure joint range of motion and muscle length

Editorial Reviews

"This book provides a wealth of information regarding the theory and practice of evaluating joint motion and muscle length. Because of this text’s comprehensiveness and its easy to read format, it would be a useful resource for students, novice and experienced clinicians, particularly physiotherapists, occupational therapists and medical practitioners." Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing January 2010

"[The book] if read through and through for the area of the body of interest, will give an informed and well-documented overview of the procedures for measuring that part of the anatomy, and the reliability and validity of those measures." PMG, 2010 Vol. 27:1

"One of the most comprehensive range of motion and muscle length texts on the market... a great reference text for a busy orthopedic practice."

Physical Therapy Reviews, March 2011

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Michelle Finnegan, DPT, OCS, MTC, CMTPT, FAAOMPT (Bethesda Physiocare)
Description: This book describes testing techniques for joint range of motion and muscle length testing, while a companion DVD demonstrates the techniques. This is an update of the 2002 edition.
Purpose: The purpose was to improve upon the first edition, providing clinicians and students with a more comprehensive manual. The addition of the DVD and a chapter on pediatric range of motion, as well as updating the literature, all help to achieve this goal.
Audience: The book is designed to be used by students and clinicians who are required to take range of motion measurements and test the length of muscles. Because the book covers testing of the spine, upper extremities, and lower extremities, it is primarily geared towards those in the physical therapy profession.
Features: Sections covers joint range of motion and muscle length testing of the upper extremities, lower extremities, and the head, neck, and trunk and conclude with a chapter detailing the reliability and validity of testing of each body segment. Chapters use the same format to enable readers to easily go through the material. The DVD and the line drawings clarify how each procedure is done, which is helpful for students learning this for the first time. An appendix at the end of the book includes sample recording forms and normative values for range of motion in adults for the spine and extremities. Although each chapter has a sufficient amount of references, the one weakness of the book is that several of the references are well over 10 years old, and the latest editions of some books are not used, despite being published within at least the last two years. However, even with this weakness, the book still offers a well-structured format that is easy to follow for performing joint and muscle length testing.
Assessment: Overall, this is a good update of the previous edition, especially with the addition of the DVD, the chapter on pediatric range of motion, and the changes in graphics. Even though the references in the book are older, the technique of range of motion testing has not changed significantly over the years. Therefore, the book is still a good contribution to the field and useful, especially for students.

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