Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing, 2e
by Nancy Berryman Reese PhD PT, William D. Bandy PhD PT SCS ATC

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Summary of Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing, 2e

• Each chapter uses the same format for each technique, allowing you to quickly and easily identify the information you need.
• Hundreds of photos and illustrations clearly depict the various techniques and landmarks.
• Evidence-based information throughout includes the latest data on ROM normative values and reliability /validity studies.
• Figures have easy-to-find dots that serve as anatomical markers, providing a fast visual reference for exactly where to place the measuring device.
• Complete coverage of the tape measure, goniometer, and inclinometer prepare you to use any tool in the clinical setting.

• The companion DVD contains video clips demonstrating over 100 measurement techniques.
• A new chapter on infants and children covers specific techniques used in measuring range of motion in children, with a particular emphasis on the measurement of joint motion in infants.
• 70 new line drawings help you align the goniometer or other tools accurately.
• Increased coverage of techniques for measuring the motions of the extremities using the inclinometer.
• Reorganized and updated information in each chapter incorporates the latest references and testing techniques, and includes descriptions of the arthrokinematics and functional range-of-motion requirements for each joint.

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