Daniels and Worthinghams Muscle Testing – 1SAE

Description

A practical handbook on evaluating muscular strength and function, this classic physical therapy text helps you to understand and master procedures in manual muscle testing and performance testing. Clear, illustrated instructions provide a guide to patient positioning, direction of Motion and direction of resistance as well as alternative strength tests for adults of all ages and tests for clients with functional decline. New content on muscle dynamometer and muscle dynamometry data introduces you to muscle dynamometer methods and expected results for each muscle group. New video clips demonstrate the latest muscle testing Techniques and alternative muscle testing procedures in a clinical setting. New recommended exercises that recruit at least 40 percent of maximum recruitment are provided after each muscle test. New. Additional video educational content box alerts you when videos associated with that Chapter are available to view.

Authors Biography

Dale Avers

Affiliations and Expertise

Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Education, College of Health Professions, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York

Marybeth Brown

Affiliations and Expertise

Professor Department of Physical Therapy University of Missouri School of Health Professions Columbia, Missouri