Muscles : Testing and Function
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Book Overview
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... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0683045768
ISBN13:9780683045765
Release Date:January 1993
Publisher:Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Length:448 Pages
Weight:3.59 lbs.
Dimensions:11.2" x 1.0" x 8.7"
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4 ratings
Fantastic Tool! Must Read For Fitness & Therapy Practitioners!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
In this latest edition of the classic Physical Therapy textbook, the organization of the information has been overhauled and it contains less chapters. I never read the previous editions, but the author claims it is better organized. I found it to be well-organized indeed. The photos are great, including the classic black/white pictures demonstrating the different tests. The anatomy drawings are very good with excellent detailed descriptions of functional anatomy. The Primal Pictures CD-ROM included with the book is awesome. You can rotate anatomy diagrams 360 degrees while adding and removing anatomical structures such as ligaments, stabilizer and postural muscles, prime movers, veins, arteries, nerves, etc. It's a fantastic tool! I'm currently using some images for a couple of articles I'm writing on corrective stretching and strengthening. It is most certainly a must read for fitness and therapy pros.
A book that has stood the test of time.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
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.
Great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book is great for manual muscle testing, origin and insetion points of muscles, and innervations. Kendall is a classic.
BEST BOOK FOR MUSCLE TESTING
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Being an athletic training student, this is by far the most useful book i have bought. It has the muscle testing in simple terms with pictures. I recommend if for anybody going to be an athletic trainer.
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