Occupational Therapy Manual for the Evaluation of Range of Motion and Muscle Strength, 2nd Edition

Occupational Therapy Manual for the Evaluation of Range of Motion and Muscle Strength, 2nd Edition

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Occupational Therapy Manual for the Evaluation of Range of Motion and Muscle Strength, 2nd Edition is a practical, comprehensive, and clinically organized guide for occupational therapy students, practitioners, rehabilitation professionals, and educators.

This updated edition teaches how to evaluate range of motion, muscle strength, functional movement, and biomechanical performance using essential occupational therapy assessment tools. It provides clear guidance on activity analysis, clinical observation, active range of motion, gross motor testing, goniometry, and isolated manual muscle testing.

Reorganized to follow the clinical reasoning process, this second edition is designed to mirror how occupational therapists evaluate clients in real practice. The content is arranged by body region and joint motion, making it easier to use during study, lab training, clinical placements, and patient assessment.

Key Features

• Updated 2nd Edition for modern occupational therapy education and practice
• Covers range of motion assessment and manual muscle strength testing
• Includes goniometry, active range of motion, gross motor testing, and isolated muscle testing
• Organized by body region and joint motion for easy clinical use
• Supports clinical reasoning, documentation, and evaluation planning
• Includes appendices and an “At a Glance” version for quick reference
• Ideal for occupational therapy students, educators, and rehabilitation practitioners
• Practical manual for classroom learning, lab practice, and clinical fieldwork

What You Will Learn

This manual helps readers understand how to observe movement, assess strength and motion deficits, select appropriate evaluation tools, and apply findings to occupational therapy intervention planning.

It covers the foundations of practice, functional activity observation, active range of motion, gross muscle testing, goniometry, isolated muscle testing, and biomechanical assessment strategies. Routledge notes that the book is designed to support both practitioners and students in training.

Why This Book Is Valuable

Accurate evaluation of range of motion and muscle strength is essential in occupational therapy and physical rehabilitation. This book gives learners and clinicians a structured method for assessing movement limitations, identifying functional deficits, and supporting client-centered treatment planning.

With its clinically organized structure and practical assessment focus, this manual is especially useful for occupational therapy programs, rehabilitation courses, fieldwork preparation, and everyday clinical reference.

Ideal For

• Occupational therapy students
• Occupational therapy practitioners
• Rehabilitation professionals
• Physical therapy and physiotherapy learners
• Clinical educators
• Fieldwork supervisors
• Allied health students
• Healthcare training programs
• Medical and rehabilitation libraries

Product Details

• Title: Occupational Therapy Manual for the Evaluation of Range of Motion and Muscle Strength
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Authors: Deanna Proulx, Donna Latella
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Year: 2025
• Pages: 554
• Format: Original PDF from Publisher
• ISBN Paperback: 9781630916732
• ISBN Hardcover: 9781032908298
• eBook ISBN: 9781003525332