This unique and powerful tool is the brainchild of professor Morey Kolber, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert MDT, CSCS*D based on his experience teaching orthopedic physical assessment. Wanting to offer students a premium quick reference, the amount of information in this 6 page laminated guide to musculoskeletal examination, assessment, special tests & diagnosis is over and above any reference you will find that is this easy to carry, store and reference at a moment’s notice. Developing and formatting the content to fit was so challenging that the value at this price is unbeatable. The breakdown of coverage listed speaks for itself as a tool that will support learning while offering a reference and refresher well into your career.
6 page laminated guide includes:
Arthrokinematics & Joint Mobility
Hip
Knee
Ankle
Foot
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist
Hand
Decision Rules for Ordering Radiographs
Patient Self-Report Instruments for the Musculoskeletal System
Key Motor Neuron: Signs & Symptoms
Upper
Lower
Differential Diagnosis of Muscle Strains, Tendinopathy & Ligament Sprains
Differential Diagnosis of Low Back & Referred Pain
Common Pain Patterns
Anatomical Source - Pain Referral Pattern
Diagnostic Testing Clusters
Tests Used to Determine Muscle Tightness
Nerves & Muscles
Upper Extremity
Lower Extremity
Superficial Reflexes
Common Deep Tendon Reflexes
Key Myotomes & Dermatomes to Test
End-Feel
End-Feel - Example
Normal
Abnormal
Pathological Reflexes for Adults
Capsular Patterns
Joint - Restriction (Listed in Order Of Restriction)
Manual Muscle Test Grading Scale
Loose Packed (Resting) Positions & Closed Packed Positions
Key Orthopedic Special Tests
Cervical Spine
Craniovertebral
Thoracic Outlet
Elbow/Wrist
Lumbar Spine
Sacroiliac Joint
Special Tests for Peripheral Nerve Dysfunction
NOTE: To offer this much information in this small space for this value, text size can be small but no smaller than default smart phone sized text. For those with poor vision, up-to-date prescription glasses or contacts may be necessary.