Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers |
ISBN 13 | 9781450421249 |
ISBN 10 | 1450421245 |
Book Description | This comprehensive guide is supported by photographs demonstrating palpation techniques of surface body landmarks and will assist students and healthcare professionals in becoming proficient in the surface palpation techniques which are a prerequisite for working in the manual therapy professions. As working professionals and instructors with years of experience using musculoskeletal palpation, the authors are in a unique position to provide a guide that is both clinically oriented and user friendly. Employing a step-by-step approach, Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Palpation describes each stage in using palpation as a key component during a physical examination, covering the bony tissue, soft tissue and neurovascular structures of all body regions. |
Editorial Review | The value of skillful palpation is unquestioned among physical therapists; therefore the information in this book is essential for PT practice. The presentation is clear, concise, and easy to follow. --Doody's Book Review |
About the Author | Michael Masaracchio is an associate professor at Long Island University in Brooklyn. He is board certified in orthopedics and sport physical therapy by the American Physical Therapy Association. Chana Frommer, an experienced physiotherapist, specialises in the examination and treatment of orthopedic and sport-related pathologies. |
Language | English |
Author | Michael Masaracchio, Chana Frommer |
Publication Date | 30 June 2014 |
Number of Pages | 360 |
Clinical Guide To Musculoskeletal Palpation Paperback English by Michael Masaracchio - 30 June 2014