Get a clear, clinic-ready guide to accurately measuring joint range of motion and muscle length across age groups with Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing, 3rd Edition from Orthopedics Library (Elsevier). This original publisher PDF is designed to help Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals apply reliable, valid techniques—supported by full-color visuals, clear templates, and over 100 video demonstrations.
Key benefits
- Helps you measure range of motion and muscle length for all age groups with step-by-step, easy-to-follow guidance.
- Explains the reliability and validity of each technique for informed, evidence-based clinical practice.
- Supports faster setup and accuracy with anatomical landmarks, simple anatomic illustrations, and a clear technique template.
- Prepares you to use key tools in the clinical setting, including the tape measure, goniometer, and inclinometer.
- Includes a companion web site with video clips demonstrating over 100 measurement techniques, plus independent review of techniques covered in the text.
- Includes a chapter on infants and children to reduce the need to search for pediatric-specific information.
Who this is for
- Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals who need a comprehensive, practical reference.
- Clinicians who want clear guidance for applying ROM and muscle length testing across joints, including tool placement using anatomical landmarks.
- Practitioners who benefit from reviewing techniques through over 100 videos alongside the text.
Details
- Brand / Publisher: Orthopedics Library / Elsevier
- Authors: William D. Bandy, Nancy Berryman Reese
- Edition: 3
- Published Date: 2016-03-31
- Pages: 576
- ISBN: 9780323291552
- ISBN: 0323291554
Ready to strengthen your clinical testing accuracy? Add the original publisher PDF to your library today and use the techniques, templates, visuals, and over 100 video demonstrations to support confident ROM and muscle length testing.
