The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Lower Limb

Jane Johnson

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Human Kinetics Publishers
08 January 2026

Physiotherapy; Rehabilitation; Complementary medicine; Chiropractic & osteopathy; Massage

An easy-to-navigate guide for the assessment of musculoskeletal problems in lower limbs.

With over 200 illustrations, The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Lower Limb is the quick reference tool you need. This clear and accessible guide will help you understand the purpose, procedures, and additional considerations for 99 lower limb tests. These tests can help you identify whether the musculoskeletal problem lies with a joint, a ligament, a muscle, a tendon, or another structure.

The guide is presented in three parts, covering the hip (part I), knee (part II), and ankle and foot (part III).

The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Lower Limb offers manual therapists and students a quick reference for special tests that are useful when assessing musculoskeletal issues.

By: Jane Johnson
Imprint: Human Kinetics Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
ISBN: 9781718244900
ISBN 10: 1718244908
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 08 January 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jane Johnson, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), BA (Hons), is a physiotherapist specializing in musculoskeletal health; in this role, she uses many different assessment techniques. Johnson is passionate about supporting students and helping newly qualified therapists gain confidence in their use of assessment and treatment techniques. Her aim is to share the knowledge she has gained in over 20 years of clinical practice, which she does using simple explanations. Johnson is the author of six titles in the Hands-On Guides for Therapists series: Postural Assessment, Postural Correction, Therapeutic Stretching, Deep Tissue Massage, Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release, and Soft Tissue Therapy for the Lower Limb. Johnson is also the author of The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Upper Limb. These titles have been translated into multiple languages, including Japanese, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Korean, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish, and Portuguese.