Product Review

• Each joint tab features the information needed to progress from the initial assessment of the patient through the specific tests that will determine the plan of care.


• Illustrated anatomy–What are the bony landmarks. innervations, nerve roots and specific nerves?


• Medical Red Flag–Should treatment proceed or should the patient be referred to another medical professional?


• Toolbox Tests–How do you assess a patient's pain while doing everyday activities?


• Referral Patterns–Where does the pain start and where does it spread?


• Palpation–Where to palpate and how to assess the muscles?


• ROM–How do you assess the client's range of motion?


• Osteokinematics and Arthrokinematics–What do ROMs tell you about the patient's mobility?


• Strength and Function–What muscles and nerves make the muscle move and how does it move?


• Special Tests–What are the most commonly used tests and measures; how do you perform them and what are their sensitivity and specificity.


• The Alerts/Alarms tab includes charts and tables for patient management, medical conditions related to gender and age, vital signs, and abbreviations.


• The art program features photographs, line drawings, and overlays to enhance understanding of specific tests, palpation pearls, pain referral patterns, and trigger points.


• HIPAA-compliant, write-on/wipe off pages are reusable.