The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Lower Limb
The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Lower Limb
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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.
About the Author
About the Author
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Jane Johnson, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), BA (Hons),</strong> 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: <em>Postural Assessment</em>, <em>Postural Correction</em>, <em>Therapeutic Stretching</em>, <em>Deep Tissue Massage</em>, <em>Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release</em>, and <em>Soft Tissue Therapy for the Lower Limb</em>. Johnson is also the author of <em>The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Upper Limb</em>. These titles have been translated into multiple languages, including Japanese, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Korean, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish, and Portuguese.</p><br><br><p> </p><br><br><p> </p><br>
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