A physiotherapist's guide to clinical measurement
Fox, John Edward
Day, Richard Jasper
A Physiotherapist's Guide to Measurement is an essential tool for both the student and clinician who will gain ready access to a wide range of common measurement techniques. This exclusive handy guide gives detailed images of the various measuring methods used in practice, such as goniometric measurement of all the main joints; lower and upper limb girth measurements; manual muscle testing of all major muscle groups; spinal measurements; spirometry (respiratory function); and many more! Each illustration is accompanied by concise but clearinstructional text. Additionally, reference tables cover the aims, methodology and results of research, summarising studies on the reliability and validityof a particular measuring tool.Part of the Physiotherapist's Toolbox Series -unlock your key skills! Perfect for use on placement and in the clinic. INDICE: Acknowledgements Preface Reliability and Validity of Measurement Tools1 The Hip Joint2 The Knee3 The Ankle Joint4 The Shoulder Joint5 The Elbow Joint6 The Wrist/Carpal Joints7 The Hand8 The Spine9 The Respiratory System
- ISBN: 978-0-443-06783-9
- Editorial: Churchill Livingstone
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 288
- Fecha Publicación: 03/04/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Desconocido