Clinical Guide To Musculoskeletal Palpation Paperback

Michael Masaracchio

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.

1450421245

English

Human Kinetics Publishers

30 June 2014

360

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.

Chana Frommer

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