Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide for Physiotherapy Students

Edited by renowned experts Dionne Ryder and Kieran Barnard, “Petty’s Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment” is an invaluable resource for undergraduate physiotherapy students. This comprehensive guide provides a detailed overview of musculoskeletal practice, covering all aspects of examination and assessment.

A Patient-Centred Approach to Musculoskeletal Practice

This book takes a person-centred approach, focusing on clinical reasoning and the latest evidence to help students develop their skills in examining and assessing patients with a range of musculoskeletal issues. Each region of the body is covered in detail, including muscles, nerves, and joints, with numerous learning aids, case studies, and illustrations to support practical application.

A Logically Structured and Easy-to-Read Resource

Designed specifically for students, this textbook is logically structured and easy to read, making it an ideal resource for those looking to develop their understanding of musculoskeletal examination and assessment. With contributions from highly regarded physiotherapists from across the country, this book is a must-have for all physiotherapy students.

Key Features

• Covers each region of the body in detail, including muscles, nerves, and joints
• Updated evidence and research knowledge that underpins practice
• Focus on communication, clinical reasoning, and pain
• Drawings and photographs enhance understanding
• Reflective exercises to consolidate learning
• Ancillary resources include chapter summary podcasts, an image bank, and a question bank
• New chapter on the power of communication
• New case studies for each regional chapter to consolidate learning
• Addition of learning outcomes and reflective exercises throughout the text

About the Editors

Dionne Ryder and Kieran Barnard are leading experts in the field of physiotherapy, with a wealth of experience in musculoskeletal practice and education. Their expertise has been instrumental in shaping the content of this book, ensuring that it provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of musculoskeletal examination and assessment.

Publication Details: Publisher: Elsevier; 6th edition (June 26, 2023); Language: English; Paperback: 550 pages; ISBN-10: 0323874711; ISBN-13: 978-0323874717