Muscles

Product Description

This renowned classic provides unparalleled coverage of manual muscle testing, plus evaluation and treatment of faulty and painful postural conditions. The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition is completely reorganized and has new, expanded treatment and exercise sections in each chapter. Other features include a new section on post-polio syndrome, additional case studies comparing Guillain-Barré to polio muscle tests, a new full-color design, and a first-of-its-kind chart of upper extremity articulations. A bonus Primal Anatomy CD-ROM contains a three-dimensional interactive model of the human body. Students can rotate the model and add or subtract layers of anatomy to strengthen their knowledge.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #15018 in Books
* Published on: 2005-02-01
* Original language: English
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 560 pages

Customer Reviews

Your requested review3
The book was a good basic text, however, it was not user friendly, difficult to follow. The CD Rom that accompanied the book was basically a waste.

BIBLE FOR MUSCLE TESTING AND ASSESMENT5
Im a undergraduate physiotherapist, and ace certified personal trainer currently working as a personal trainer in india this book was introduced to me by my guru and ever since my prespective towards muscles changed for ever. this is a classic book which alone is enough for a person be it a physio,atheletic trainer,doctor,massage therapist, or personal trainer. the book is in such simple language and with good understandbale picutres sure will be helpful for a rookie and also the a excellent text for refernce i highly recommened this book

A book that has stood the test of time.5
Now in its 5th edition, this book has become "thee" muscle testing book to have. Who's it for? Anyone who has a need to be able to MANUAL muscle test any of the body's muscles. This would include such professionals as doctors, nurses, physical therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, etc.

How does the book work? Well, you look up the particular muscle you want to test, look at the picture of the test position, and then simply apply manual pressure to the limb in the instructed direction. If it sounds easy, it is the way this book shows you- included are dozens and dozens of GREAT pictures that show you precisely what to do. So, if you have a need to regularly test muscles, I highly recommend you get this book- it's a little bit more expensive than some of the other muscle testing books, but its the best I've come across so far- in fact it sits right on my desk for reference. Health professionals might also be interested in The Sixty-Second Motivator to help get clients motivated to do their home exercise programs consistently.