Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination: An evidence-based guide for clinicians

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Paul Hattam (Director and Principal Physiotherapist, The Physios, Sheffield, UK) Alison Smeatham (Extended Scope Practitioner, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK)

Handbook of Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination

An evidence-based guide for clinicians

Paul Hattam (Director and Principal Physiotherapist, The Physios, Sheffield, UK), Alison Smeatham (Extended Scope Practitioner, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK)

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Elsevier Health Sciences
02 April 2020

Musculoskeletal medicine; Physiotherapy

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Despite growing reliance on imaging, clinical examination remains the bedrock of diagnosis of the musculoskeletal patient. Special tests have widespread utility particularly in sport and can often help to elucidate a patient's presentation where the lesion is subtle and otherwise difficult to detect and, in turn, guide management and treatment. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination 2nd Edition is a pocketbook guide to over 100 peripheral tests.

It includes:

a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to each test giving clinicians all the information they need at their fingertips.

a focussed review of the latest evidence and how this applies to practice.

use of clinical tips and expert opinion to allow clinicians to select the most appropriate test and interpret the results meaningfully.

Full review of the evidence integrated into the entire text.

New clinical context section at the start of each section making it easy to find and providing advanced background knowledge to extend the readers knowledge.

Brand new colour photography to show each test clearly throughout.

Additional tests included allowing readers to extend their knowledge and understanding.

By: Paul Hattam (Director and Principal Physiotherapist The Physios Sheffield UK), Alison Smeatham (Extended Scope Practitioner, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK)
Imprint: Elsevier Health Sciences
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 186mm, Width: 123mm,
Weight: 360g
ISBN: 9780702072253
ISBN 10: 0702072257
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 02 April 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active