you want to excel in the physical therapy field, you'll St need to master the art of manual muscle testing. Written by a well-known FT expert, this logically organized and easy-to-follow resource provides you with all the techniques, insights, and support you need to effectively perform tests of muscle strength and sensory, reflex, and cranial and peripheral nerve integrity - all within a single cover.
• Precise anatomic testing techniques cover best practices for:
• Manual muscle tests for the upper extremities, lower extremities, head, neck, and trunk
• Functional muscle tests
• Pediatric muscle tests
• Neurologic screening examination, including tests of cerebral, cerebellar, and brainstem function
• Tests of sensory, reflex, and cranial and peripheral nerve integrity
• Alternative testing methods
• Use of observational gait analysis as a screening tool