Orthopedic Physical Examination Tests: An Evidence-Based Approach

by Chad Cook

For courses in orthopedics, physical therapy, athletic training, and physical examination, in programs for healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, athletic trainers, physician's assistants, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. This is the field's most comprehensive evidence-based guide to clinical tests for orthopedic physical examination. It presents complete explanations and photography visualizing all commonly used physical exam tests for all body regions, including both neurological screening tools and conventional tests. The quality of research supporting each test is assessed using the QUADAS quality instrument, which analyzes the extent to which bias may have influenced diagnostic values. Diagnostic values are reported wherever they exist, and summary Utility scores are provided for each test based on the authors' interpretation of the research and their use of the tests in clinical practice. This edition adds 200 new tests, presents valuable clusters of tests, and contains two entirely new chapters: one on visceral assessment and medical screening, and another on temporomandibular examination.

552 pages, Paperback

First published July 8, 2007

Reviews

[Jocelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was nice to have some tests clearly laid out with a level of evidence rating beside it. This is by no means all of them, but it contains a chunk of some of the more common tests to start with.

[Foxthyme · Rating 5 out of 5]

Organized and evidence-based practice. A really great text to have!