
Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment, 5th Edition
Paperback

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- Provides a logical, clinically reasoned and evidence-enhanced approach to patient examination and assessment
- Emphasizes a patient-centred approach
- Presents key clinical concepts of leading therapists and researchers in the field of musculoskeletal therapy
- Many drawings and photographs visually demonstrate techniques while enhancing descriptions in the text
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Clinical examples bring to life the clinical reasoning process
An emphasis on consideration of the patient’s perspective
Reliability, validity, sensitivity and specificity of the physical tests are highlighted
Vascular considerations are included throughout the text
References updated throughout
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Nicola J. Petty, DPT, MSc, GradDipPhys, FMACP, FHEA, Associate Professor, Centre for Health Research, School of Health Sciences, College of Life, Health and Physical Sciences, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK and Dionne Ryder, MSc (Manipulative Therapy), MCSP, MMACP, PGCert (Learning & Teaching),FHEA, Senior Lecturer, Department of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK