The 3-Minute Musculoskeletal & Peripheral Nerve Exam

"With over 200 techniques available for examining different muscles and joints, it is impractical to accurately remember them all. But now there is a shortcut: The 3-Minute Musculoskeletal & Peripheral Nerve Exam is a clear, concise, and accessible reference for conducting a thorough musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve examination in a clinical setting.

With a consistent presentation of each examination technique, this pocket-sized guide is both a tutorial for students and a reference for experienced practitioners. Each examination includes detailed photographs of models with labeled structures, and a standard format that covers:

• What action the patient performs
• What action the examiner performs
• Findings that indicate a positive test
• What the positive test signifies

• Small, discreet trim size, perfect for quick review prior to seeing a patient
• Extensive use of detailed photographs for each exam
• A section on the American Spinal Cord Injury Association examination and classification protocols
• An illustrative tutorial on gait and posture
• A comprehensive table of clinically relevant muscles and their action, location for EMG/Botox needle placement and nerve/root innervation
• A quick reference guide to all of these conditions and procedures