Book details

  • Genre:medical
  • Sub-genre:Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Language:English
  • Series Title:Introduction in Musculoskeletal and Legal Medicine
  • Series Number:1
  • Pages:52
  • eBook ISBN:9781098327408

Movements and Orthopedic Tests

Quick, Easy, and Reliable

By Walter Friberg

Overview


This quick guide is intended for busy practitioners and lawyers dealing with personal and work injury issues. Readers found the most common and reliable tests to evaluate muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, gait, and test to detect symptom magnification and malingering.  Tests are listed in logical order to expedite the musculoskeletal examination process. The book delineated significance of the each test, how to administer each test properly and   optimal combinations of tests.  

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Description


A must-have book designed for medical students, physiotherapists, general practitioners specializing in family practice, neurology, musculoskeletal medicine, and personal  and occupational injury lawyers.  Rader provided with the most common and reliable tests to evaluate muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones, as well as rule out malingering and symptom magnifications.  Tests are listed in logical order to expedite the musculoskeletal examination process. The guidance described optimal test combinations and how to administer each test properly in clear, concise language.

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About The Author


Walter Friberg, MD, FAAPM&R, MACIME is Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinical Assistant Professor, Chair of the American Board of Certified Independent Medical Examiners.

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