<p>If you want to excel in the physical therapy field, you'll need to first master the art of manual muscle testing. Written by a well-known PT expert, <b>Muscle and Sensory Testing, 3<SUP>rd</SUP> Edition </b>provides you with everything you need to effectively perform manual muscle and sensory tests - all in one well-organized, easy-to-follow resource. Chapters include an overview of muscle strength assessment and detail precise anatomic testing techniques for upper extremities, lower extremities, and head, neck and trunk; functional muscle tests; tests for mental status, cranial nerves and superficial reflexes; and use of observational gait analysis as a screening tool. Photographs of testing procedures, line drawings of various innervations, and video clips showing manual muscle testing procedures augment your understanding of this important skill area.</p><br><br><ul> <li><b>UNIQUE! Video clips on the companion Evolve website</b> showcase techniques involving muscle tests, handheld dynamometry, sensory and neurologic testing, clinician and patient positioning, and force application.</li> <p> <li><b>Chapter 6: <i>Techniques of Pediatric Muscle Testing</i></b> covers the different techniques for manual infant muscle testing that help determine prognosis and treatment.</li> <p> <li><b>Consistent chapter layout </b>and <b>organization by joint and muscle system</b> allow you to quickly and easily locate the information you need.</li> <p> <li><b>Instructions for performing hand-held dynamometry </b>of major trunk and extremity muscles are clear and concise to ease your comprehension. </li> <p> <li><b>Chapter on functional muscle testing</b> demonstrates positioning, examiner instructions, and expected response for patients of all ages.</li> <p> <li><b>Detailed neurologic exam instructions with photos</b> help you perform accurate screening and interpret exam results. </li> <p> <li>Coverage of techniques such as gravity-resisted testing and gravity-eliminated testing clearly shows you how to perform <b>alternative methods of manual muscle testing</b>.</li> <p> <li><b>Hundreds of photos and illustrations</b> demonstrate various techniques and landmarks to give you a clear understanding of positioning, stabilization, and common substitutions.</li> <p> <li><b>Clinical notes</b> highlight useful information about particular symptoms or conditions that you may encounter in practice.</li> <p> <li><b>Case vignettes</b> challenge you to apply your knowledge to real-world situations and think creatively about clinical<SUP> </SUP>problems.</li> <p> <li><b>Overview of normal gait cycle</b> serves as a resource for identifying gait deviations and associated muscle weaknesses.</li> <p> <li><b>Evaluation of current research methods</b> addresses the validity, reliability, and limitations of muscle testing techniques. </li> <p> <li><b>Companion Evolve website</b> contains additional, up-to-date information on this topic, such as pediatric data on the hand-held dynamometer.</li> </ul><br><br><ul> <li><b>UNIQUE! New video clips</b> on the companion Evolve website demonstrate a screening examination of the cranial nerves, a screening examination of the motor portions of the cranial nerves, and additional pediatric dynamometry tests.</li> <p> <li><b>EXPANDED! Chapter on techniques of functional muscle testing</b> offers additional tests with proven validity for clients with higher level functioning, such as athletes.</li> <li><b>UPDATED! Chapter on handheld dynamometry for muscle testing</b> features coverage of pediatric dynamometry not found in other texts.</li></ul>