Orthopedic Physical Assessment

Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 7th Edition is an essential resource for mastering the evaluation of musculoskeletal structures in clinical and rehabilitation settings. Authored by renowned physical therapy educators David J. Magee and Robert C. Manske, this comprehensive guide offers a systematic, evidence-based approach to assessing the body's various joints and structures - including gait, posture, the head, face, and amputee considerations. This edition is enriched with updated functional assessment forms and robust, evidence-based reliability and validity tables. Over 2,500 full-color illustrations and photographs demonstrate key assessment techniques and special tests, enhanced by at-a-glance icons that clarify each test's clinical utility. Concise summary boxes, red-flag and yellow-flag alerts, and essential diagnostic tables further support quick reference and review. The 7th Edition also introduces new updates throughout, including refreshed information on concussion management for the head and face, an expanded Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging section, and more detailed psychometric tables for special tests. Real-life case studies enrich the content, helping to develop essential assessment and diagnostic skills. A valuable addition to the Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation series, this reference prepares you for success in clinical practice and board examinations with its clear, comprehensive, and contemporary approach to physical assessment.