Petty's Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment

<p>Together with its companion volume, <i>Petty’s Principles of Musculoskeletal Treatment and Management</i>, this invaluable book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of musculoskeletal practice for undergraduate physiotherapy students.</p> <p>This volume will help you competently examine and assess patients with a variety of issues. Each region is covered in detail, including muscles, nerves and joints. It offers an up-to-date, person-centred approach, based on clinical reasoning and latest evidence, with numerous learning aids, case studies and illustrations to help you apply theory to practice.</p> <p><i>Petty's Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment</i> is edited by leading experts Dionne Ryder and Kieran Barnard, with contributions by highly regarding physiotherapists from across the country, making this set a must-have for all students of physiotherapy.</p><ul> <li>Petty’s set follows the patient journey from assessment right through to treatment and management</li> <p> <li>Each chapter is written by leading physiotherapists in their field </li> <p> <li>Designed for students – logically structured and easy to read</li> <p> <li>Covers each region of the body in detail</li> <p> <li>Updated evidence and research knowledge that underpins practice</li> <p> <li>Focus on communication, clinical reasoning and pain</li> <p> <li>Drawings and photographs enhance understanding</li> <p> <li>Reflective exercises to consolidate learning</li> <p> <li>Ancillary resources now include chapter summary podcasts, an image bank and a question bank</li> </ul><ul> <li>New chapter on the power of communication</li> <p> <li>New case studies for each regional chapter to consolidate learning</li> <p> <li>Addition of learning outcomes and reflective exercises throughout the text</li> </ul>