Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing

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Edition: 8th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2007-01-30
Publisher(s): W B Saunders Co
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Summary

Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination, 8th Edition is the original handbook of manual evaluation of muscular strength. In addition to offering traditional methods for assessing and grading skeletal muscle function, the book provides a comprehensive section on muscle anatomy and innervations that rounds out the testing chapters by linking muscle topography and function. This edition includes a new DVD of tests and procedures video clips that supplement the tests explained in the book. Helpful Hints and Substitutions boxes provide additional tips and highlight muscle substitutions that may occur during a test to ensure greater accuracy in testing. Clearly identifies each muscle in the body by a constant reference number that can be found indexed in the Alphabetical List of Muscles by Region and Ready Reference Anatomy to help the reader quickly identify any muscle. Richly illustrated to clearly show testing sequences, muscle anatomy, and muscle innervation for more accurate practice. Companion DVD features video of over 100 muscle tests illustrating the art and technique of muscle testing in a clinical setting. Updated references for each chapter feature the most current information available.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Principles of Manual Muscle Testing
Testing the Muscles of the Neck
Testing the Muscles of the Trunk
Testing the Muscles of the Upper Extremity
Testing the Muscles of the Lower Extremity
Testing of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool Children
Assessment of Muscles Innervated by Cranial Nerves
Upright Motor Control
Ready Reference Anatomy
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